CinemaOSMovie · 2016 · 2h 20m · R
Free State of Jones

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

68%(1,723)IMDbActionDramaHistoryWar

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 byGary Ross

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
EN
Released
June 24, 2016
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$25,035,950
Studios
STXfilmsHuayi Brothers PicturesIM Global

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Free State of Jones | Official Trailer | Own It Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray, & DVD

Free State of Jones | Official Trailer | Own It Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray, & DVD

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Newton Knight

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Rachel

Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali

Moses Washington

Keri Russell

Keri Russell

Serena Knight

Jacob Lofland

Jacob Lofland

Daniel

Sean Bridgers

Sean Bridgers

Sumrall

Brad Carter

Brad Carter

Lieutenant Barbour

Jane McNeill

Jane McNeill

Miss Ellie

Gary Grubbs

Gary Grubbs

Prosecuting Attorney

Christopher Berry

Christopher Berry

Jasper

Creative team
Directed by
Gary Ross
Gary Ross
Written by
Gary Ross
Gary Ross
Leonard Hartman
Produced by
Gary Ross
Gary Ross
Jon Kilik
Jon Kilik

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