Free State of Jones (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, Free State of Jones is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Gary Ross, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Free State of Jones stars Matthew McConaughey as Newton Knight, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Rachel, Mahershala Ali as Moses Washington and Keri Russell as Serena Knight, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Free State of Jones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free State of Jones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free State of Jones tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free State of Jones (2016)?
- In US, Free State of Jones is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Free State of Jones worth watching?
- Free State of Jones holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Free State of Jones?
- Free State of Jones stars Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell and Jacob Lofland.
- When was Free State of Jones released?
- Free State of Jones was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.