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Free State of Jones
🎬 Movie

Free State of Jones

2016 · 140 min Action Drama History War
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't pretend to be about anything other than action — and that's an honest position. The director constructs scenes with a feel for space, pace, and rhythm.

If you love the genre — this is a solid specimen. If you're indifferent to action — there's nothing extraordinary here to convert you.

Good choice for group viewing when you want to watch rather than think.

Director: Gary Ross

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Big screen, decent sound. This is cinema that should sound loud and fill the room.

🎭 Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Newton Knight

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Rachel

Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali

Moses Washington

Keri Russell

Keri Russell

Serena Knight

Jacob Lofland

Jacob Lofland

Daniel

Sean Bridgers

Sean Bridgers

Sumrall

Brad Carter

Brad Carter

Lieutenant Barbour

Jane McNeill

Jane McNeill

Miss Ellie

Gary Grubbs

Gary Grubbs

Prosecuting Attorney

Christopher Berry

Christopher Berry

Jasper

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