Just Mercy is a 2019 American biographical legal drama film co-written and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, and starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Rob Morgan, Tim Blake Nelson, Rafe Spall, and Brie Larson. It tells the true story of Walter McMillian, who, with the help of young defense attorney Bryan Stevenson, appeals his murder conviction. The film is based on the memoir of the same name, written by Stevenson. Just Mercy had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2019, and was theatrically released by Warner Bros. Pictures on December 25, 2019. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $50.4 million. Foxx received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
| Director | Destin Daniel Cretton |
| Produced by | Gil Netter |
| Screenplay by | Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham |
| Starring | Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Rob Morgan, Tim Blake Nelson, Rafe Spall, Brie Larson |
| Music | Michael West |
| Cinematography | Brett Pawlak |
| Edited by | Nat Sanders |
| Production, company | Endeavor Content, One Community, Participant Media, Macro Media, Gil Netter Productions, Outlier Society |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Released | September 6, 2019 (TIFF), December 25, 2019 (United States) |
| Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $25 million |
| Box office | $50.4 million |
About Just Mercy
An attorney takes on the case of a wrongfully imprisoned African-American man who was accused of the murder of a white woman. The movie is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Achievement of Just Mercy
The legal drama first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was based on attorney Bryan Stevenson's book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Just Mercy
American legal drama films.. Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state).. Films about capital punishment.. Films shot in Atlanta.
Latest information about Just Mercy updated on July 28 2021.
