On the Basis of Sex

2018 · 120 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.3 (1,155 votes)

Dir. Mimi Leder · Starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, Kathy Bates, Cailee Spaeny · Music Mychael Danna

“Her story made history”

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Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.

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This film offers a deeply earnest and inspiring journey, celebrating the unwavering determination required to dismantle systemic injustice. It's a steady, intellectually stimulating watch, filled with empowering moments that resonate with the fight for equality and the power of legal advocacy.

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