Matewan

Where to watch Matewan in Canada

Matewan is streaming on MGM Amazon Channel in Canada. Availability checked 25 May 2026.

About Matewan

Matewan is a 1987 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by John Sayles, starring Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones and Mary McDonnell. It has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 131 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Matewan in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

Top cast

Chris Cooper

Joe Kenehan

James Earl Jones

'Few Clothes' Johnson

Mary McDonnell

Elma Radnor

Will Oldham

Danny Radnor

David Strathairn

Police Chief Sid Hatfield

Ken Jenkins

Sephus Purcell

Kevin Tighe

Bill Hickey

Gordon Clapp

Tom Griggs

Bob Gunton

C.E. Lively

Jace Alexander

Hilllard Elkins

Joe Grifasi

Fausto

Nancy Mette

Bridey Mae Tolliver

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Jo Henderson

Mrs. Elkins

Josh Mostel

Mayor Cabell Testerman

Gary McCleery

Ludie

Maggie Renzi

Rosaria

Tom Wright

Tom

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Michael B. Preston

Ellix (as Michael Preston)

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Thomas A. Carlin

Turley

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Jenni Cline

Luann

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