Freedom

Freedom

John Newton's Amazing Grace

Directed by Peter Cousens

Produced by Production One

201498 min5.5 / 10

A dual-timeline historical drama about slavery, redemption, and spiritual transformation, anchored by the true story of John Newton's conversion and its ripple effects across generations.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Freedom sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Freedom violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Does Freedom end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Freedom scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Freedom easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity78

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Freedom

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Freedom

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Freedom, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Freedom, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Freedom, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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