Just Mercy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Every generation has its hero. Meet ours.

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Last modified: Dec. 10, 2022

Just Mercy

Release Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Limited Friday, January 10, 2020 Theaters

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Starring: Michael B. Jordan • Jamie Foxx • Brie Larson • O'Shea Jackson Jr • Tim Blake Nelson

PG-13 Crime 2 hrs, 16 m

4.1 / 5.0

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A powerful and thought-provoking true story, Just Mercy follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Jordan) and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley (Larson). One of his first, and most incendiary, cases is that of Walter McMillian (Foxx), who, in 1987, was sentenced to die for the notorious murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite a preponderance of evidence proving his innocence and the fact that the only testimony against him came from a criminal with a motive to lie. In the years that follow, Bryan becomes embroiled in a labyrinth of legal and political maneuverings and overt and unabashed racism as he fights for Walter, and others like him, with the odds—and the system—stacked against them.

Crime Drama True Story

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Who stars in Just Mercy – Cast List

Michael B. Jordan
... Bryan Stevenson

Sinners, I Am Legend 2
Jamie Foxx
Back In Action, Tin Soldier
Brie Larson
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Avengers: Endgame
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O'Shea Jackson Jr
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Tim Blake Nelson
The Testament of Ann Lee , Dune: Part Two
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Mary Kraft
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Drew Scheid
Fear Street Part Two: 1978
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David Michael-Smith
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Denitra Isler
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Rhoda Griffis
Big Momma's House 2, +1

Who is making Just Mercy – Crew List

A look at Just Mercy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Destin Daniel Cretton last helmed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and The Glass Castle. The film's writer Destin Daniel Cretton last penned The Glass Castle and Short Term 12.

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Screenwriters: Destin Daniel Cretton
Andrew Lanham
Producers: Asher Goldstein
Michael B. Jordan
Gil Netter

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Just Mercy

Key Facts

Jamie Foxx plays the death row inmate Jordan is defending (Variety, 7/13/18).
Based on the 2014 book/memoir "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson. True story.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2019

Completed

Changed Just Mercy movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is set to start next month in Atlanta.

Dec 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Aug 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic content including some racial epithets
Runtime: 2 hrs, 16 m
Tagline: Every generation has its hero. Meet ours.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Just Mercy Trailers and Clips

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Just Mercy Release Date: When was the film released?

Just Mercy was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, December 25 , 2019. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Little Women, A Hidden Life and Spies in Disguise. As a limited release, Just Mercy was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.