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Free State of Jones (2016)

โ€œFor justice. For pride. For freedom.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,715 votes 2h 20m r ActionDramaHistoryWar

#116 of 305 films from 2016 #811 of 2168 in action

Directed by Gary Ross ยท Written by Gary Ross, Leonard Hartman

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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.

Cast

Matthew McConaugheyas Newton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-Rawas Rachel
Mahershala Alias Moses Washington
Keri Russellas Serena Knight
Jacob Loflandas Daniel
Sean Bridgersas Sumrall
Brad Carteras Lieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeillas Miss Ellie
Gary Grubbsas Prosecuting Attorney
Christopher Berryas Jasper
Joe Chrestas Amos Deason
David Jensenas Quitman
Kurt Krauseas Injured Soldier
Carlton Caudleas Confederate Color Guard

Facts

Release dateJune 24, 2016
Runtime140 min (2h 20m) โ€” longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Drama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$25,035,950 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt1124037

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Questions

How long is Free State of Jones?
Free State of Jones runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Is Free State of Jones worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,715 votes, which places it #116 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 62%) and #811 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Free State of Jones?
Free State of Jones was directed by Gary Ross. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pleasantville (1998), The Hunger Games (2012), Seabiscuit (2003).
Who stars in Free State of Jones?
Matthew McConaughey as Newton Knight; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Rachel; Mahershala Ali as Moses Washington; Keri Russell as Serena Knight; Jacob Lofland as Daniel; Sean Bridgers as Sumrall.
What is Free State of Jones rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Free State of Jones?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7942.

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