Free State of Jones

6.9

/10

2h 20m 18+Action & Adventure Drama History War Action

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.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 Cou... Read more

Starring Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Jacob Lofland, Sean Bridgers, Brad Carter, Jane McNeill, Gary Grubbs, Christopher Berry

Watch "Free State of Jones" from streaming services Rakuten, Apple TV+ (itunes), Amazon released in 2016. It's a action & adventure and drama movie, and has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie, and is currently only available for purchase or rent.