Storyline
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.
Principal Cast
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
Media Information
DirectorGary Ross
StatusReleased
Runtime140 min
Genres
ActionDramaHistoryWar
Release Date2016-06-24
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Production
STXfilms
Huayi Brothers Pictures
IM Global
Route One Entertainment
Vendian Entertainment
Union Investment Partners