The Free World
2016, English. Directed by Jason Lew.
Only love can truly set us free.
Following his release from a brutal stretch in prison for crimes he didn't commit, Mo is struggling to adapt to life on the outside. When his world collides with Doris, a mysterious woman with a violent past, he decides to risk his newfound freedom to keep her in his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Free World
The Free World is streaming on AMC+ and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jason LewDirector
- Boyd HolbrookMohamed Lundy
- Elisabeth MossDoris Long
- Octavia SpencerLinda Workman
- Sung KangDetective Shin
- Waleed ZuaiterKhalil
- Stephen Louis GrushJohn Long
- Dane RhodesMarty
- Austin AmelioFrankie
- Vivian Fleming-AlvarezOfficer Alvarez
- Frederick WellerOfficer Ryan
- James Moses BlackOfficer Smith
- Jean Claude LeuyerRufus
Details
- Released
- 23 September 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jason Lew
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The Free World: quick answers
Is The Free World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Free World?
The Free World runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Free World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Free World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Free World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Free World is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Free World on?
The Free World is streaming on AMC+ and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Free World?
If you liked The Free World, try Doing Life, Asylum, She's So Lovely.
Who directed The Free World?
The Free World (2016) was directed by Jason Lew and stars Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer.