The Free World
“Only love can truly set us free.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Boyd Holbrook
Mohamed Lundy
Elisabeth Moss
Doris Long
Octavia Spencer
Linda Workman
Sung Kang
Detective Shin
Waleed Zuaiter
Khalil
Stephen Louis Grush
John Long
Dane Rhodes
Marty
Austin Amelio
Frankie
Vivian Fleming-Alvarez
Officer Alvarez
Frederick Weller
Officer Ryan
James Moses Black
Officer Smith
Jean Claude Leuyer
Rufus
Sue-Lynn Ansari
Diner Waitress
Jon Arthur
Police Officer
Nazeema Bartek
Passenger on bus
Tony Beard
Bus Passenger
Kirk Robertson
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Lew
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Lew
- Original Score
- Tim Hecker
- Original Title
- The Free World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Untitled Entertainment, Revelstoke Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Lew
Jason Lew
Tim Hecker
Bérénice Eveno
Dominic LaPerriere
Laura Rister
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Lew
Director
Jason Lew
Writer
Tim Hecker
Original Music Composer
Chuck Picerni Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Bérénice Eveno
Director of Photography
Johnny Curtis Harris
Costume Design
Laura Rister
Producer
Dominic LaPerriere
Editor
Bernardo Trujillo
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Free World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Free World about?
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.
Who directed The Free World?
The Free World was directed by Jason Lew.
Who stars in The Free World?
The principal cast of The Free World includes Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer, Sung Kang, Waleed Zuaiter.
When was The Free World released and how long is it?
The Free World was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Free World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Free World was composed by Tim Hecker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Free World?
The Free World holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).