Freedomland

Name: Freedomland
Director: Joe Roth
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2006-01-01
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore, Edie Falco, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, William Forsythe

2006Dir. Joe Roth1h 53m

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Runtime1h 53m

Released2006

Budget$37.7M

Box office$14.7M

DirectorJoe Roth

About This Movie

Freedomland has this gritty, tense vibe that really shines through. The film's set against a backdrop of racial tensions that feel all too real, and it dives deep into themes of mistrust and fear. Samuel L. Jackson gives a solid performance as the detective caught in the middle, while Julianne Moore brings a layered complexity to her role. The pacing is a bit uneven at times, but it builds up an atmosphere that keeps you engaged. The cinematography has this raw quality, giving it a documentary-like feel, which I think adds to its weight. It's not your typical thriller – there's a lot on its mind, which makes it distinctive in its own right.

Directed by Joe Roth; released in 2006.Features Samuel L. Jackson and Julianne Moore.Shot on location in New Jersey.Runtime: 113 minutes; Rated R for language and violence.