A country that existed for a brief time in the history of American.
Once ...
Free State of Jones
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Free State of Jones
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 24, 2016
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Action, Drama, History, War
User Score
67%
Original Title
Free State of Jones
Production Companies
STXfilms, Huayi Brothers Pictures, IM Global, Route One Entertainment, Union Investment Partners, Vendian Entertainment, Bluegrass Films, Rahway Road Productions, Larger Than Life Productions
Director
Gary Ross
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$25,035,950
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
Recommendations
There's no religion anymore
London
The Other Side of the Wind
Little Men
Every Thing Will Be Fine
Udaan
Beyond the Law
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes
Surf Ninjas
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
The Vice of Hope
Frida: Viva la vida
Amelia
The Crash
Guernica
Being Charlie
High Sierra
Warlock III: The End of Innocence
Cass
