Free State of Jones
“For justice. For pride. For freedom.”
Synopsis
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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Free State of Jones | Official Trailer | Own It Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray, & DVDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-09
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Matthew McConaughey
Newton Knight
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Rachel
Mahershala Ali
Moses Washington
Keri Russell
Serena Knight
Jacob Lofland
Daniel
Sean Bridgers
Sumrall
Brad Carter
Lieutenant Barbour
Jane McNeill
Miss Ellie
Gary Grubbs
Prosecuting Attorney
Christopher Berry
Jasper
Joe Chrest
Amos Deason
David Jensen
Quitman
Kurt Krause
Injured Soldier
Carlton Caudle
Confederate Color Guard
Martin Bats Bradford
Freedman 1
Matt Lintz
Matthew Yates
Kerry Cahill
Mary
Jessica Ann Collins
Annie
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 10, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$25M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Ross, Leonard Hartman
- Original Score
- Nicholas Britell
- Original Title
- Free State of Jones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25M
- Production Studios
- STXfilms, Huayi Brothers Pictures, IM Global, Route One Entertainment, Union Investment Partners, Vendian Entertainment, Bluegrass Films, Rahway Road Productions, Larger Than Life Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Ross
Gary Ross, Leonard Hartman
Nicholas Britell
Jerry M. Jacob, Benoît Delhomme
Pamela Martin, Juliette Welfling
Bruce Nachbar, Matt Jackson, Russell Levine, Wang Zhong Jun, Robin Bissell
Department Leadership Roster
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
Nicholas Britell
Original Music Composer
Gary Ross
Writer
Gary Ross
Director
Pamela Martin
Editor
Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
Philip Messina
Production Design
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Juliette Welfling
Editor
Nikos Kalaitzidis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jon Kilik
Producer
Scott Stuber
Producer
Kelly Port
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gary Ross
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free State of Jones
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What is Free State of Jones 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 directed Free State of Jones?
Free State of Jones was directed by Gary Ross.
Who stars in Free State of Jones?
The principal cast of Free State of Jones includes Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Jacob Lofland.
When was Free State of Jones released and how long is it?
Free State of Jones was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Free State of Jones?
Free State of Jones had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $25M at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Free State of Jones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Free State of Jones was composed by Nicholas Britell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free State of Jones?
Free State of Jones holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).