

Action · Drama · History
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Newton Knight
Matthew McConaughey
Newton Knight


Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Rachel
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Rachel


Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali
Moses Washington
Mahershala Ali
Moses Washington


Keri Russell
Keri Russell
Serena Knight
Keri Russell
Serena Knight


Jacob Lofland
Jacob Lofland
Daniel
Jacob Lofland
Daniel


Sean Bridgers
Sean Bridgers
Sumrall
Sean Bridgers
Sumrall


Brad Carter
Brad Carter
Lieutenant Barbour
Brad Carter
Lieutenant Barbour


Jane McNeill
Jane McNeill
Miss Ellie
Jane McNeill
Miss Ellie


Gary Grubbs
Gary Grubbs
Prosecuting Attorney
Gary Grubbs
Prosecuting Attorney


Christopher Berry
Christopher Berry
Jasper
Christopher Berry
Jasper
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