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Free State of Jones
For justice. For pride. For freedom.
In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew dies in battle, Newt returns home to Jones County to safeguard his family but is soon branded an outlaw deserter. Forced to flee, he finds refuge with a group of runaway slaves hiding out in the swamps. Forging an alliance with the slaves and other farmers, Knight leads a rebellion that would forever change history.
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Starring
Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali
Directed by
Gary Ross
About
Free State of Jones
ActionDramaHistoryWar
In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew dies in battle, Newt returns home to Jones County to safeguard his family but is soon branded an outlaw deserter. Forced to flee, he finds refuge with a group of runaway slaves hiding out in the swamps. Forging an alliance with the slaves and other farmers, Knight leads a rebellion that would forever change history.
For justice. For pride. For freedom.
Information
- Released
- Jun 24, 2016
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- R
- Directed by
- Gary Ross
Production
- Studio
- STXfilms
- Studio
- Huayi Brothers Pictures
- Studio
- IM Global
- Studio
- Route One Entertainment
- Studio
- Union Investment Partners
- Studio
- Vendian Entertainment
Cast
People in this story
Matthew McConaugheyNewton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-RawRachel
Mahershala AliMoses Washington
Keri RussellSerena Knight
Jacob LoflandDaniel
Sean BridgersSumrall
Brad CarterLieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeillMiss Ellie
Gary GrubbsProsecuting Attorney
Christopher BerryJasper
Joe ChrestAmos Deason
David JensenQuitmanMetadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.