Free State of Jones
"For justice. For pride. For freedom."
Originally released in 2016. Free State of Jones is a action/drama film. directed by Gary Ross. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Mahershala Ali
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,585 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$25M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Matthew McConaughey
as Newton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
as Rachel
Mahershala Ali
as Moses Washington
Keri Russell
as Serena Knight
Jacob Lofland
as Daniel
Sean Bridgers
as Sumrall
Brad Carter
as Lieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeill
as Miss Ellie
Gary Grubbs
as Prosecuting Attorney
Christopher Berry
as Jasper
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,035,950
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Free State of Jones about?
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, N...
Who directed Free State of Jones?
Free State of Jones was directed by Gary Ross.
How long is Free State of Jones?
Free State of Jones has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Free State of Jones released?
Free State of Jones was released on June 24, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Free State of Jones?
The main cast of Free State of Jones includes Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Jacob Lofland.
Is Free State of Jones worth watching?
Free State of Jones has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,585 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.