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.
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
Gary Grubbs
as Prosecuting Attorney
Christopher Berry
as Jasper
Joe Chrest
as Amos Deason
David Jensen
as Quitman
