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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.
Mud, blood, and the suffocating heat of the American Civil War collide in this visceral portrait of a man caught between shifting loyalties. This ragged band of outlaws fights for a patch of dirt that feels more like a sanctuary than a battlefield.
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Gary Ross
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Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Jacob Lofland, Sean Bridgers, Brad Carter, Jane McNeill, Gary Grubbs, Christopher Berry
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Free State of Jones
You can watch Free State of Jones (2016) for free on Hoopla, rent on Fandango At Home, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Gary Ross
Cast
Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Jacob Lofland, Sean Bridgers, Brad Carter, Jane McNeill, Gary Grubbs, Christopher Berry
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Watch Free State of Jones for free on Hoopla. Watch Free State of Jones for free on PBS. Rent Free State of Jones on Fandango At Home. Buy Free State of Jones on Apple TV+. Buy Free State of Jones on Fandango At Home. Free State of Jones is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified July 15, 2026.