Where to watch Free State of Jones (2016)
Yes — Free State of Jones is streaming free on PBS and Fawesome, no subscription and no sign-up.
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.
Every legal way to watch Free State of Jones
Free — no account needed
Nothing to pay and nothing to sign up for.
Free with ads
Completely free to watch. You sit through ad breaks instead of paying.
Included with a subscription
No extra charge if you already subscribe to one of these.
Rent
A one-off charge for a viewing window, usually 48 hours.
Buy
A one-off charge to keep it in your library.
Prices and availability change constantly. Check the live listing before you pay for anything.
Free State of Jones — common questions
- Can I watch Free State of Jones for free?
- Yes. Free State of Jones is streaming at no cost on Hoopla, PBS, Fawesome, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Free State of Jones on Netflix?
- No. Free State of Jones is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch Free State of Jones without paying anything?
- Open PBS — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
- How long is Free State of Jones?
- Free State of Jones runs 140 minutes, rated R.
