RBG(2018)
Hero. Icon. Dissenter.
RBG Synopsis
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg now 84, and still inspired by the lawyers who defended free speech during the Red Scare, Ginsburg refuses to relinquish her passionate duty, steadily fighting for equal rights for all citizens under the law. Through intimate interviews and unprecedented access to Ginsburg’s life outside the court, RBG tells the electric story of Ginsburg’s consuming love affairs with both the Constitution and her beloved husband Marty—and of a life’s work that led her to become an icon of justice in the highest court in the land.
RBG (2018) is a documentary film directed by Betsy West, released on May 4, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jane C. Ginsburg, James Steven Ginsburg and Nina Totenberg. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 314 ratings.
- Director:
- Betsy West
- Producers:
- Betsy West, Julie Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- Claudia Raschke
- Composer:
- Miriam Cutler
- Production:
- CNN Films, Storyville Films
- Revenue:
- $2,002,767
- Status:
- Released
RBG (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for RBG before you stream it.
RBG Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
as Self
- Jane C. Ginsburg
Jane C. Ginsburg
as Self
- James Steven Ginsburg
James Steven Ginsburg
as Self
- Nina Totenberg
Nina Totenberg
as Self
- Clara Spera
Clara Spera
as Self
Gloria Steinem
as Self
Bill Clinton
as Self
- Sharron Frontiero
Sharron Frontiero
as Self
Orrin Hatch
as Self
- Lilly Ledbetter
Lilly Ledbetter
as Self
- Stephen Wiesenfeld
Stephen Wiesenfeld
as Self
Joe Biden
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Betsy West, produced by Betsy West and Julie Cohen.
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RBG Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 314 ratings.
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RBG – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch RBG online?
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RBG (2018) is available to stream on fuboTV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in RBG?
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The main cast of RBG (2018) includes Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jane C. Ginsburg, James Steven Ginsburg, Nina Totenberg and Clara Spera. The film was directed by Betsy West. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was RBG released?
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RBG was released on May 4, 2018 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is RBG worth watching?
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RBG (2018) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 314 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for RBG?
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Yes. The official RBG trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.