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Free State of Jones
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Free State of Jones

2016-06-24 · 140 min · ★ 6.8

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.

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Directors
Gary Ross
Production companies
STXfilms, Huayi Brothers Pictures, IM Global, Route One Entertainment, Union Investment Partners, Vendian Entertainment, Bluegrass Films, Rahway Road Productions, Larger Than Life Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 25,035,950

Top Cast

Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyNewton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-RawGugu Mbatha-RawRachel
Mahershala AliMahershala AliMoses Washington
Keri RussellKeri RussellSerena Knight
Jacob LoflandJacob LoflandDaniel
Sean BridgersSean BridgersSumrall
Brad CarterBrad CarterLieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeillJane McNeillMiss Ellie
Gary GrubbsGary GrubbsProsecuting Attorney
Christopher BerryChristopher BerryJasper
Joe ChrestJoe ChrestAmos Deason
David JensenDavid JensenQuitman
Kurt KrauseKurt KrauseInjured Soldier
Carlton CaudleConfederate Color Guard
Martin Bats BradfordMartin Bats BradfordFreedman 1
Matt LintzMatt LintzMatthew Yates
Kerry CahillKerry CahillMary
Jessica Ann CollinsJessica Ann CollinsAnnie
Juan GaspardConfederate Soldier
Liza J. BennettLiza J. BennettJunie Lee

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