Freedom (2014)
Overview
Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.
Where to watch Freedom
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | — | BoxOffice | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Apple TV, maxdome |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Freedom in 3 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Freedom about?
Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come. Freedom is a Drama, Music movie, released on 2014-08-21, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Freedom worth watching?
TMDB users rate Freedom 5.5 out of 10 from 27 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Freedom?
In Germany, Freedom streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Apple TV and maxdome. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Peter Cousens
Cast
- Bernhard Forcher as John Newton
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Samuel
- William Sadler as Plimpton
- Sharon Leal as Vanessa
- David Rasche as Jefferson Monroe
- Diane Salinger as Fanny
- John Franchi as Slave Buyer
- Terrence Mann as Barney Fagan
- Phillip Boykin as Big Hand
- Michael Goodwin as Garrett
- Tony Sheldon as Drew
- Jubilant Sykes as Ozias
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Sources
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