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Matewan (1987): movie guide
Matewan (1987) is a Drama, History running about 132 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 148 votes. Notable cast includes Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1987-08-28
- Runtime: 132 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Drama, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-08-28
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What is Matewan about?
Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line.
Cast highlights
Matewan features Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn, Ken Jenkins. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1987-08-28. Runtime: 132 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (148 votes). Genres: Drama, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Matewan on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Matewan, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Matewan?
- Matewan is listed as Drama, History on TMDB.
- How long is Matewan?
- Matewan runs about 132 minutes.
- Who stars in Matewan?
- Cast highlights include Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn, Ken Jenkins.
- Does Cinema Box stream Matewan?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Matewan?
- Open the Matewan page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
