Her story made history
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.
On the Basis of Sex (2018) is a drama and history film directed by Mimi Leder, released on December 25, 2018 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux and Sam Waterston. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,149 ratings.
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Felicity Jones
as Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Armie Hammer
as Martin D. Ginsburg
Justin Theroux
as Mel Wulf
Sam Waterston
as Erwin Griswold
Kathy Bates
as Dorothy Kenyon
Cailee Spaeny
as Jane C. Ginsburg
Callum Shoniker
as James Steven Ginsburg
Jack Reynor
as James H. Bozarth
Stephen Root
as Professor Brown
Ronald Guttman
as Professor Gerald Gunther
Chris Mulkey
as Charles Moritz
Gary Werntz
as Judge William Edward Doyle
Directed by Mimi Leder, written by Daniel Stiepleman, produced by Robert W. Cort and Jonathan King.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,149 ratings.
Well, it's so inaccurate that you can tell from the start that it is going for statement over biopic. And it almost seems like it should be titled "The Unstoppable RBG" as she comes across as right all the time, faultless, stronger, smarter and more capable than anyone to the point where she can argue a case, preform brain surgery, and create the rocket that got us to the moon, in a single night without breaking a…
Reviewed on January 12, 2023
A great opportunity to assess the remarkable achievements of Ruth Bader Ginsberg - but one that misses more than it hits. Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer just don't have the gravitas to pull this off - they deliver none of the feistiness, grit and determination that must have featured substantially in her struggle for equality and success within her profession. It isn't anywhere near as bad as a traditional TV…
Reviewed on May 30, 2024
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The main cast of On the Basis of Sex (2018) includes Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston and Kathy Bates. The film was directed by Mimi Leder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
On the Basis of Sex was released on December 25, 2018 and runs for 2h.
On the Basis of Sex (2018) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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