Free State of Jones
“For justice. For pride. For freedom.”
2016•R•2h 20m•6.8•Released
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.
Director
Gary Ross
Writer
Gary Ross
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$25M
Languages
English
Studio
STXfilms
Cast
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
Kurt Krause
Injured Soldier
Carlton Caudle
Confederate Color Guard
Martin Bats Bradford
Freedman 1
Production
Company
STXfilms
Company
Huayi Brothers Pictures
Company
IM Global
Company
Route One Entertainment
Company
Union Investment Partners
Company
Vendian Entertainment
Company
Bluegrass Films
Company
Rahway Road Productions
Company
Larger Than Life Productions
Producer
Jon Kilik
Producer
Gary Ross
Producer
Scott Stuber
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