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Free State of Jones is a 2016 American historical war film inspired by the life of Newton Knight and his armed revolt against the Confederacy in Jones County, Mississippi, throughout the American Civil War. Written and directed by Gary Ross, the film stars Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, and Keri Russell.

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2016 · 2h 20m · Action · Drama · History

TMDB 6.8/10 (1,681 votes)

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 by Gary Ross

Box office $25M worldwide

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Gary RossDirector

Matthew McConaugheyas Newton Knight

Gugu Mbatha-Rawas Rachel

Mahershala Alias Moses Washington

Keri Russellas Serena Knight