The read
A Balasaur Score of 61 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, Metacritic 53/100. Audiences rate it 16 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic53/100
Audiences rate it 16 points higher than critics do.
1,707 audience votes
Key crew
- Nicholas BritellOriginal Music Composer
- Gary RossDirector
- Gary RossWriter
Cast
- Matthew McConaugheyNewton Knight
- Gugu Mbatha-RawRachel
- Mahershala AliMoses Washington
- Keri RussellSerena Knight
- Jacob LoflandDaniel
- Sean BridgersSumrall
- Brad CarterLieutenant Barbour
- Jane McNeillMiss Ellie
- Gary GrubbsProsecuting Attorney
- Christopher BerryJasper
- Joe ChrestAmos Deason
- David JensenQuitman
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Themes
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