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DRAMA . 2014 . 1h 38m . 5.5/10

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"John Newton's Amazing Grace"

Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.

Starring Bernhard Forcher, Cuba Gooding Jr., William Sadler
5.5/10
Rating
1h 38m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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John Newton's Amazing Grace

Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.

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Cast
Bernhard Forcher stars as John Newton in Freedom.
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Year context
Freedom was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation nea...
Freedom is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

BOX OFFICE

$14.5M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (27 votes)
Budget
$14,500,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Freedom about?
Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward and his family, escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. 100 years earlier in 1748, John Newton the Captain of a slave trader sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves, bound for America. On board is Samuel's great grandfather whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton's life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come.
How long is Freedom?
Freedom has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Freedom?
The cast of Freedom includes Bernhard Forcher, Cuba Gooding Jr., William Sadler, Sharon Leal, David Rasche.
What is the rating of Freedom?
Freedom has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 27 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Music
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