Made in Dagenham

Made in Dagenham

2010 · 113 min · EN · R · 6.7 (271 votes)
Dir. Nigel Cole · Starring Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson, Geraldine James, Rosamund Pike, Andrea Riseborough · Music David Arnold

In the fight for equal rights, an ordinary woman achieves something extraordinary.

ComedyDramaHistory

A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.

VIBE

This film feels like a spirited rallying cry. It's a warm, witty, and ultimately empowering look at ordinary people fighting for their rights, wrapped in a charmingly retro British package. Expect laughs and a lump in your throat.

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