Free State of Jones (2016)

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

139 min★ 6.9 · 68,980 votes

• Action
• Biography
• Drama

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.

Release date

June 24, 2016

Country of origin

United States

Music

Nicholas Britell

Budget

$50,000,000

Box office

$25,035,950