Free State of Jones Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Based on the incredible true story.

Last modified: Sep. 13, 2016

Free State of Jones

Release Date: Friday, June 24, 2016 Theaters

A defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion go against the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Director: Gary Ross

Starring: Matthew McConaughey • Gugu Mbatha-Raw • Keri Russell • Mahershala Ali

R Action 2 hrs, 19 m

3.77 / 5.0

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Free State of Jones is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Banding together with other small farmers and local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones. Knight continued his struggle into Reconstruction, distinguishing him as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War.

Action Drama Historical True Story Period

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Who stars in Free State of Jones – Cast List

Matthew McConaughey
... Newton Knight

The Wolf of Wall Street, The Lost Bus
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw
... Rachel

Lift, The Woman in Cabin 10
Keri Russell
... Serena Knight

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
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Mahershala Ali
... Moses Washington

Jurassic World Rebirth, Hidden Figures

Who is making Free State of Jones – Crew List

A look at Free State of Jones behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gary Ross last helmed Ocean's Eight and The Hunger Games. The film's writer Gary Ross last penned Ocean's Eight and The Tale of Despereaux.

Director: Gary Ross
Screenwriter: Gary Ross
Producers: Gary Ross
Scott Stuber

Studios: STXfilms
Production Companies: Larger Than Life Productions
Vendian Entertainment; Sales Agent IM Global

Production – What we know about the Free State of Jones

Key Facts

Route One / Union Investment Partners and Vendian Entertainment are co-financing, with IM Global overseeing international distribution.
Based on the true story.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2016

Completed

Changed Free State of Jones movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Nov 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for brutal battle scenes and disturbing graphic images
Runtime: 2 hrs, 19 m
Tagline: Based on the incredible true story.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Free State of Jones Trailers and Clips

Free State of Jones

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Free State of Jones Release Date: When was the film released?

Free State of Jones was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, June 24 , 2016. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Independence Day Resurgence, The Shallows and The Fundamentals of Caring.