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On the Basis of Sex

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
34K
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Felicity Jones in On the Basis of Sex (2018)
Follows young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination.
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The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate J... Read allThe true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
34K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,367
993
  • Director
    • Mimi Leder
  • Writer
    • Daniel Stiepleman
  • Stars
    • Felicity Jones
    • Armie Hammer
    • Justin Theroux
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mimi Leder
  • Writer
    • Daniel Stiepleman
  • Stars
    • Felicity Jones
    • Armie Hammer
    • Justin Theroux
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 222User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 12 nominations

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    9 Films With Inspirational Heroes to Celebrate
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    Justin Theroux Reveals His Watchlist
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    Justin Theroux Reveals His Watchlist
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    Why Felicity Jones Idolizes Wednesday Adams and Katharine Hepburn
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    Why Felicity Jones Idolizes Wednesday Adams and Katharine Hepburn
    Is Sex Based Discrimination Against
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    Felicity Jones in On the Basis of Sex (2018)
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    Top cast

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    Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones
    • Ruth Bader Ginsburgas Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    Armie Hammer
    Armie Hammer
    • Martin Ginsburgas Martin Ginsburg
    Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux
    • Mel Wulfas Mel Wulf
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Erwin Griswoldas Erwin Griswold
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Dorothy Kenyonas Dorothy Kenyon
    Cailee Spaeny
    Cailee Spaeny
    • Jane Ginsburgas Jane Ginsburg
    Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor
    • Jim Bozarthas Jim Bozarth
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Professor Brownas Professor Brown
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Charles Moritzas Charles Moritz
    Gary Werntz
    • Judge Doyleas Judge Doyle
    Francis X. McCarthy
    Francis X. McCarthy
    • Judge Daughertyas Judge Daugherty
    • (as Francis Xavier McCarthy)
    Ben Carlson
    Ben Carlson
    • Judge Hollowayas Judge Holloway
    Ronald Guttman
    Ronald Guttman
    • Gerald Guntheras Gerald Gunther
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Harriet Griswoldas Harriet Griswold
    John Ralston
    John Ralston
    • Tom Milleras Tom Miller
    Karl Graboshas
    Karl Graboshas
    • Emergency Room Doctoras Emergency Room Doctor
    Arthur Holden
    Arthur Holden
    • Dr. Leadbetteras Dr. Leadbetter
    Angela Galuppo
    Angela Galuppo
    • Emily Hicksas Emily Hicks
    • Director
      • Mimi Leder
    • Writer
      • Daniel Stiepleman
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Daniel Stiepleman - the writer of the film - is Ruth Bader Ginsburg's nephew.
    • Goofs
      In the dinner scene, Erwin Griswold is seen tapping a glass full of wine. In reality, he and his wife did not drink and alcohol was never served in their house.
    • Quotes

      Professor Freund: A court ought not be affected by the weather of the day, but will be by the climate of the era.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits include some "What happened to . . . " of the characters.
    • Connections
      Featured in The IMDb Show: Take Five With Felicity Jones (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Ten Thousand Men of Harvard
      Written by Alfred Putnam and Murray Taylor
      Performed by the Harvard University Band and the Harvard Glee Club
      By arrangement with the Harvard University Band and the Harvard Glee Club

    User reviews222

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Unfair to compare to documentary
    A documentary is a documentary and a movie inspired by real events is just that. Each stand alone. RBG is an outstanding documentary to which On the Basis of Sex should not be compared. Yes, the movie is old fashioned reminding one of the classic movies of the 40s. So what. The subject matter is still timely even more so in the climate we are now living in...unfortunately there are probably many who want to go back to the "great" pre-Ginsburg days.
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    • ljcesq
    • Dec 26, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official Site (Germany)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Quyền Bình Đẳng
    • Filming locations
      • 276 St-Jaques West, Old Montréal, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alibaba Pictures
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Participant
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,704,837
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $686,355
      • Dec 30, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,755,900
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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