Mr. Jones
"The truth can't be hidden forever"
Originally released in 2019. Mr. Jones is a thriller/drama film. directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Starring James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, and Peter Sarsgaard
Synopsis
In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones travels to Ukraine, where he experiences the horrors of a famine. Everywhere he goes he meets henchmen of the Soviet secret service who are determined to prevent news about the catastrophe from getting out. Stalin’s forced collectivisation of agriculture has resulted in misery and ruin—the policy is tantamount to mass murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (445 votes)
Box Office
$2.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Poland
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
James Norton
as Gareth Jones
Vanessa Kirby
as Ada Brooks
Peter Sarsgaard
as Walter Duranty
Joseph Mawle
as George Orwell
Kenneth Cranham
as Lloyd George
Celyn Jones
as Matthew
Krzysztof Pieczyński
as Maxim Litvinov
Beata Pozniak
as Rhea Clyman
Fenella Woolgar
as Miss Stevenson
Michalina Olszańska
as Yulia
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,855,316
Production Companies
- Film Produkcja
- Crab Apple Films
- Kinorob
- FILM.UA Group
- Krakowskie Biuro Festiwalowe
- Ukrainian State Film Agency
- Studio Orka
- Silesia Film
- Kino Świat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Jones about?
In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones travels to Ukraine, where he experiences the horrors of a famine. Everywhere he goes he meets henchmen of the Soviet secret service who are determined to prev...
Who directed Mr. Jones?
Mr. Jones was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
How long is Mr. Jones?
Mr. Jones has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Mr. Jones released?
Mr. Jones was released on October 3, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Jones?
The main cast of Mr. Jones includes James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard, Joseph Mawle, Kenneth Cranham.
Is Mr. Jones worth watching?
Mr. Jones has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 445 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.