Free State of Jones

Name: Free State of Jones
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: 2016-06-24
Duration: 2 h 20 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Jacob Lofland

2016·Movie·R·140 min·★ 6.8(1,668)

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“For justice. For pride. For freedom.”

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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About Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones is a 2016 English-language action, drama and history film directed by Gary Ross. The cast is led by Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, PBS, Fawesome.

Free State of Jones was produced by STXfilms, Huayi Brothers Pictures, and IM Global and made in United States of America. It was released on June 24, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.

Director: Gary Ross
Writers: Gary Ross, Leonard Hartman
Release date: June 24, 2016
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $50 million
Box office: $25 million
Production: STXfilms, Huayi Brothers Pictures, IM Global

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Free State of Jones cast & crew

Free State of Jones was directed by Gary Ross and written by Gary Ross and Leonard Hartman.

The cast features Matthew McConaughey as Newton Knight, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Rachel, Mahershala Ali as Moses Washington, Keri Russell as Serena Knight, Jacob Lofland as Daniel, and Sean Bridgers as Sumrall.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicholas Britell, cinematography is by Benoît Delhomme, and it was produced by Bruce Nachbar and Matt Jackson.

Is Free State of Jones worth watching?

Free State of Jones holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,668 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, drama, and history, Free State of Jones is worth a place on your watchlist.

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