On the Basis of Sex (2018)

The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights and what she had to overcome in order to become a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

Director:

Mimi Leder

Writer:

Daniel Stiepleman

Stars:

Justin Theroux, Cailee Spaeny, Felicity Jones

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Justin Theroux	...	Mel Wulf
Cailee Spaeny	...	Jane Ginsburg
Felicity Jones	...	Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Armie Hammer	...	Marty Ginsburg
Kathy Bates	...	Dorothy Kenyon
Stephen Root
Sam Waterston	...	Erwin Griswold
Jack Reynor
John Ralston	...	Tom Maller
Gabrielle Graham	...	Parker
Michael Dickson	...	Second Professor
Angela Galuppo	...	Emily Hicks
Francis X. McCarthy	...	Judge Daugherty
Joe Cobden	...	Jim
Jeff Lillico	...	Fitzpatrick

Storyline

The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights and what she had to overcome in order to become a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some language and suggestive content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az egyenjogú nem

Filming Locations:

276 St-Jaques West, Old Montréal, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Amblin Partners,Participant Media,Robert Cort Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Natalie Portman was attached to star as Ruth Bader Ginsburg for at least 4 years as the project was stuck in development. She eventually dropped out and was replaced by Felicity Jones.

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Quotes

[from trailer, in courtroom]
Judge: The word 'woman' does not appear even once in the US Constitution.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Nor does the word 'freedom,' Your Honor.