Free State of Jones (2016)

06/24/2016 2h 20m

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

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Overview

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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Cast Ages at Release

Matthew McConaughey

as Newton Knight

Born 11/04/1969, age

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

as Rachel

Born 04/21/1983, age

Mahershala Ali

as Moses Washington

Born 02/16/1974, age

Keri Russell

as Serena Knight

Born 03/23/1976, age

Jacob Lofland

as Daniel

Born 07/30/1996, age

Sean Bridgers

as Sumrall

Born 03/15/1968, age

Brad Carter

as Lieutenant Barbour

Born 12/05/1973, age

Gary Grubbs

as Prosecuting Attorney

Born 11/14/1949, age

Wayne Pére

as Col. Robert Lowry

Born 03/23/1965, age

Dane Rhodes

as Ward

Born 01/01/1975, age

Lucy Faust

as Second Woman / Yeoman Farmer

Born 05/12/1986, age