Movie

West of Memphis

“An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas”

★ 7.4(156)20122h 30m

West of Memphis is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Apple TV Store in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Amy J. Berg
Release date: 2012-11-22
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $318,317
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Disarming Films

West of Memphis — trailer

About West of Memphis

West of Memphis is a 2012 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Amy J. Berg, starring Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin. It has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 156 viewers. Below you can see where to watch West of Memphis in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told and made by those who lived it, the filmmakers' unprecedented access to the inner workings of the defense allows the film to show the investigation, research, and appeals process in a way that has never been seen before; revealing shocking and disturbing new information about a case that still haunts the American South.

Cast

Damien Echols

Self

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Self

Jason Baldwin

Self

Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

John Fogleman

Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor

Jerry Driver

Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer

Sharon French

Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial

Lorri Davis

Self – Damien's Wife

Mara Leveritt

Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"

Martin Hill

Self – Case Researcher

Dan Stidham

Self – Defense Attorney for Jessie Misskelley

Themes & keywords

release from prisonarkansastrialmurderwrongful convictionwoman directormiscarriage of justice1990ssatanic panicdeath row inmatewest memphis three

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch West of Memphis in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, West of Memphis is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is West of Memphis on Netflix?+

West of Memphis is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is West of Memphis?+

West of Memphis has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in West of Memphis?+

West of Memphis stars Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, Pam Hobbs and Steve Jones.

When did West of Memphis come out?+

West of Memphis is a 2012 movie directed by Amy J. Berg.

What genre is West of Memphis?+

West of Memphis is Documentary film.

Who directed West of Memphis?+

West of Memphis was directed by Amy J. Berg.