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The Most Hated Woman in America

  • 20172017
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  • 1h 31m
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Melissa Leo and Andy Walken in The Most Hated Woman in America (2017)
A true-crime biopic about the disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, founder of the "American Atheists" and pioneering firebrand in the political culture war, The Most Hated Woman in America captures the rise and fall of a complex character who was a controversial villain to some and an unlikely hero to others.
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The life of Madelyn Murray O'Hair, the outspoken activist and founder of American Atheists.The life of Madelyn Murray O'Hair, the outspoken activist and founder of American Atheists.The life of Madelyn Murray O'Hair, the outspoken activist and founder of American Atheists.

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  • Director
    • Tommy O'Haver
  • Writers
    • Tommy O'Haver
    • Irene Turner
  • Stars
    • Melissa Leo
    • Brandon Mychal Smith
    • Juno Temple
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  • Director
    • Tommy O'Haver
  • Writers
    • Tommy O'Haver
    • Irene Turner
  • Stars
    • Melissa Leo
    • Brandon Mychal Smith
    • Juno Temple
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    • 37User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
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    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Madalyn Murray O'Hairas Madalyn Murray O'Hair
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    • Roy Collieras Roy Collier
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Robinas Robin
    Michael Chernus
    Michael Chernus
    • Garthas Garth
    Rory Cochrane
    Rory Cochrane
    • Gary Karras Gary Karr
    Alex Frost
    Alex Frost
    • Danny Fryas Danny Fry
    José Zúñiga
    José Zúñiga
    • Detective Camposas Detective Campos
    • (as Jose Zuniga)
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • David Watersas David Waters
    Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser
    • Bill, Jras Bill, Jr
    Adam Scott
    Adam Scott
    • Jack Fergusonas Jack Ferguson
    Marco Sanchez
    Marco Sanchez
    • Frank Gonzalezas Frank Gonzalez
    Andy Walken
    Andy Walken
    • Young Billas Young Bill
    Ryan Cutrona
    Ryan Cutrona
    • Pupas Pup
    Sally Kirkland
    Sally Kirkland
    • Lenaas Lena
    Devin Freeman
    • Teen Bill, Jras Teen Bill, Jr
    Anna Camp
    Anna Camp
    • Mrs. Lutzas Mrs. Lutz
    Ward Roberts
    Ward Roberts
    • Radio Announceras Radio Announcer
    Devin Barry
    • Jesus Freakas Jesus Freak
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      • Tommy O'Haver
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      • Tommy O'Haver
      • Irene Turner
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    A true story of the much debated rise and demise of a woman, named Madalyn Murray O'Hair, who was known as the head atheist activist of America. She founded the organization, American Atheist, and held the position of president within the organization for 23 years. Quickly this woman became the most loathed person in the country. —c-s-collins1259
    • missing family
    • atheist
    • activist
    • agnostic
    • hate mail
    • 54 more
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    • Trivia
      In real life, David Waters was not hired as office manager. He was hired as a typesetter and was later promoted.
    • Goofs
      In the scenes set in 1995, the computer monitors are modern LCD screens inside CRT enclosures.
    • Quotes

      Reverend Harrington: I'll keep praying for your soul, Madalyn.

      Madalyn Murray O'Hair: I'll keep cursing yours.

    • Connections
      Features The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Come By Here
      Performed by Clara Ward and Her Singers

      Courtesy of P&C 1962 Vanguard Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

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    6/10
    Too light and quirky
    The subject matter is interesting - it's about the woman who led the charge to make sure that state and religion were separate. She was an atheist, but in many ways, she was fighting for freedom of religion. However, this movie takes a very comedic tone to it all, and it covers so many landmark events in her life. So in the end, it feels more like a quirky montage of her life than anything that carries real emotional weight.
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    • Release date
      • March 24, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Phụ Nữ Bị Ghét
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Brownstone Productions (II)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 2.35 : 1

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