Free State of Jones (2016)
For justice. For pride. For freedom.
- Released
- Runtime 2h 20m
- Director Gary Ross
- Genres Action Drama History War
- Rating 6.8/10 (1,704 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Matthew McConaughey
as Newton Knight
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw
as Rachel
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Mahershala Ali
as Moses Washington
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Keri Russell
as Serena Knight
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Jacob Lofland
as Daniel
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Sean Bridgers
as Sumrall
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Brad Carter
as Lieutenant Barbour
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Jane McNeill
as Miss Ellie
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Gary Grubbs
as Prosecuting Attorney
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Christopher Berry
as Jasper
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Joe Chrest
as Amos Deason
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David Jensen
as Quitman
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Kurt Krause
as Injured Soldier
- Carlton Caudle as Confederate Color Guard
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Martin Bats Bradford
as Freedman 1
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Matt Lintz
as Matthew Yates
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Kerry Cahill
as Mary
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Jessica Ann Collins
as Annie
Crew
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Gary Ross
Director
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Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
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Pamela Martin
Editor
- Juliette Welfling Editor
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Nicholas Britell
Original Music Composer
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Jon Kilik
Producer
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Scott Stuber
Producer
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Gary Ross
Producer
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Gary Ross
Writer
