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

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

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

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Free State of Jones.

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  Matthew McConaughey

  ... Newton Knight

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  Gugu Mbatha-Raw

  ... Rachel

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  Keri Russell

  ... Serena Knight

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  Mahershala Ali

  ... Moses Washington

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Crew Behind the Film

The Free State of Jones behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Gary Ross last directed Ocean's Eight and The Hunger Games. The film's writer Gary Ross last wrote Ocean's Eight and The Tale of Despereaux.

Director

Gary Ross

Screenwriter

Gary Ross

Producers

Gary Ross
Scott Stuber

Additional Information

All Trailers

Official Free State of Jones movie trailers and clips.

Production Details

What we know about the Free State of Jones movie production.

Key Facts

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

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