Mr. Jones

2019·Movie
1h 59min
IMDb6.9Metacritic686.7Rotten Tomatoes86%77%

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Mr. Jones fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The truth can't be hidden forever

In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones travels to Ukraine, where he experiences the horrors of a famine. Everywhere he goes he meets henchmen of the Soviet secret service who are determined to prevent news about the catastrophe from getting out. Stalin’s forced collectivisation of agriculture has resulted in misery and ruin—the policy is tantamount to mass murder.
Historical DramaPolitical IntrigueBiographical AccountSoviet EraUkrainian FamineJournalistic InvestigationBleak RealismEmotional ImpactMorality and Truth

Crew

Directed by:
Agnieszka Holland, Olga Chajdas, Karolina Foltyn
Written by:
Andrea Chalupa
Produced by:
Pam Roberts, Angus Lamont, Jacek Kulczycki
Composed by:
Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz, Wojciech Mielimąka, Jacek Wiśniewski

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Mr. Jones

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Where can I stream Mr. Jones legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlex

Mr. Jones is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mr. Jones worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr. Jones rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mr. Jones?

1 h 59 min

Mr. Jones runs 1 h 59 min.

Is Mr. Jones based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr. Jones?

Critics77
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Mr. Jones much the same way.

What language is Mr. Jones in?

EnglishRussianWelshUkrainian

It was made in English, with some Russian, Welsh, Ukrainian. Produced in Poland, Ukraine, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Jones?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mr. Jones in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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