Free State of Jones (2016): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts

Free State of Jones (2016) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. For justice. For pride. For freedom.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

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; Brad Carter as Lieutenant Barbour; Jane McNeill as Miss Ellie

About 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.

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