Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

R 2016 · 140 min · ★ 6.8 (2K) · Action, Drama, History, War

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.

Directed by Gary Ross · Written by Gary Ross

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Matthew McConaughey Newton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-Raw Rachel
Mahershala Ali Moses Washington
Keri Russell Serena Knight
Jacob Lofland Daniel
Sean Bridgers Sumrall
Brad Carter Lieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeill Miss Ellie
Gary Grubbs Prosecuting Attorney
Christopher Berry Jasper
Joe Chrest Amos Deason
David Jensen Quitman

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