Film · 2019
Mr. Jones
Directed by Agnieszka Holland · starring James Norton, Vanessa Kirby and Peter Sarsgaard
- 6.2 AverageMovieNCo
- 5.8 Users1 vote
- 6.5 Critics5 reviews
Synopsis
Based on real events. 'Mr. Jones' tells the story of the Welsh journalist Gareth Jones (James Norton) and his journey to the Ukraine in 1933. He is a bold investigator who has the chance to interview Adolf Hitler. However, hen he arrives to the Ukraine with his camera in his hands, Jones is soon confronted with the hunger of the country. Yet Stalin's men are not willing to allow the journalist to find out just how the measurements of the dictator have torn apart the people from Ukraine and they refuse to let Jones reveal the Soviet famine to the rest of the world. His desire to share the news also puts Gareth in conflict with the Stalinist journalist Walter Durante (Peter Sarsgaard), though Jones is assured that he has the backing of the New York Times journalist Ada Brooks (Vanessa Kirby).
'Mr. Jones' is directed by Agnieszka Holland ('House of Cards', 'Treme'). The film shows the Ukraine of the Soviet Union during one of the most difficult times in its history.
The film stars James Norton ('Little Women', 'Flatliners'), Vanessa Kirby ('The Crown', 'Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw'), Peter Sarsgaard ('The Killing', 'Blue Jasmine'), Joseph Mawle ('Game of Thrones', 'Troy: Fall of a City') and Kenneth Cranham ('Layer Cake', Valkiria').
Where to watch Mr. Jones
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 119 min1 hour and 59 minutes
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Mr. Jones?
- 1 hour and 59 minutes (119 minutes).
- When was Mr. Jones released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 6 February 2020.
- Who directed Mr. Jones?
- Agnieszka Holland.
- Who is in Mr. Jones?
- It stars James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard and Joseph Mawle.
- Where can I watch Mr. Jones?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (14)-
James Norton Gareth Jones
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Vanessa Kirby Ada Brooks
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Peter Sarsgaard Walter Duranty
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Joseph Mawle George Orwell
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Kenneth Cranham Lloyd George
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Celyn Jones Matthew
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Krzysztof Pieczynski Maxim Litvinov
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Fenella Woolgar Miss Stevenson
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Michalina Olszanska Yulia
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Marcin Czarnik Paul Kleb
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
Videos and trailers
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All 5 reviewsWhat the critics say average 6.5 from 5 outlets
- 8.0 The GuardianPeter Bradshaw
"Mr Jones is a bold and heartfelt movie with a real Lean-ian sweep".
Read - 7.0 Screen DailyJonathan Romney
"With a cast impressively headed by James Norton, and cinematography that captures the bleakness of winter and deprivation to grimly palatable effect, Holland?s drama comes across in part as a…
Read - 6.0 The Hollywood ReporterDavid Rooney
"Nothing on either side comes close to the trenchancy or grim poetry of Jones' harrowing odyssey, which is as it should be. But there's also no reason for all the political obstructionism and…
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Soundtrack
All 10 songs- Choo-ChooArranged, Marcin Masecki, Marcin Masecki, piano, Jerzy Rogiewicz Spotify
- Night and DayArranged, Marcin Masecki, Marcin Masecki, piano, Jerzy Rogiewicz Spotify
- Dance All NightArranged, Marcin Masecki, Marcin Masecki, piano, Jerzy Rogiewicz Spotify
- Minnie the moocherArranged, Marcin Masecki, Marcin Masecki, piano, Jerzy Rogiewicz Spotify
Trivia
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Scottish London
The pre-WWII London locations shown in the movie were actually shot in Edinburgh.
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