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Free State of Jones

2016Movie2 h 20 minR

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic537.0Rotten Tomatoes48%64%

A brutally violent, tense action movie about history and war.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

For justice. For pride. For freedom.

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.

Feels like

  • Civil War Epic
  • Historical Biopic
  • Rebellion & Resistance
  • Visceral Warfare
  • Racial Justice Narrative
  • Southern Gothic Atmosphere
  • Matthew McConaughey Performance
  • Gritty Realism
  • Underdog Story

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Gary Ross
Written by
Gary Ross, Leonard Hartman
Produced by
Gary Ross, Jon Kilik, Scott Stuber
Music by
Nicholas Britell

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Facts

June 24, 2016 · 2 h 20 min · R

Released
June 24, 2016
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
59 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Defector from Decadence, Cultural Rebel, Based on a True Story +9

  • Defector from Decadence
  • Cultural Rebel
  • Based on a True Story
  • Slavery Is a Special Kind of Evil
  • Half-Breed Discrimination
  • Artistic License – History
  • Rebellious Rebel
  • Shown Their Work
  • Groin Attack
  • Composite Character
  • One-Drop Rule
  • Chekhov's Gunman

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Free State of Jones?"

Questions about Free State of Jones

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Free State of Jones?

The CWKanopyPBSFawesomeLionsgate+Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Free State of Jones streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, PBS, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is Free State of Jones worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (51).

Was Free State of Jones a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$25 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 50% of its budget.

What tropes does Free State of Jones use?

Defector from DecadenceCultural RebelBased on a True StorySlavery Is a Special Kind of EvilHalf-Breed DiscriminationArtistic License – HistoryRebellious RebelShown Their WorkGroin AttackComposite CharacterOne-Drop RuleChekhov's Gunmanand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Defector from Decadence, Cultural Rebel, and Based on a True Story.