On The Basis Of Sex
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- Official Trailer (02:25)
- Trailer 2 (01:46)
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Felicity Jones
- Armie Hammer
- Justin Theroux
- Jack Reynor
- Cailee Spaeny
- Stephen Root
- Sam Waterston
- Kathy Bates
- Chris Mulkey
- Francis X. McCarthy
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- May 28, 2019
i should do a proper review but i'm tired so i just wanna say that armie hammer has very hairy arms so i'm changing his name to hairy armer if you could all follow suit that'd be helpful
issy 🥝Jan 15, 2019rbg: women have rights!!!! armie hammer: you’re doing amazing sweetie!!!!!
eelyMar 3, 2019rbg went to harvard, also went to her husband's lessons whilst he was sick, and raised a child all at the same time and i can't even remember the order of the alphabet without singing the song
sophie - Jan 1, 2020
Pretty sure the score was ripped straight from Law & Order
KarstenJan 11, 2019they finally released the other armie hammer and turns out he’s a second wave feminist
nadiaJan 4, 2019armie hammer: because we’re gentlemen of harvard!!! felicity jones: uhhh wrong movie bruh
maddie - Nov 6, 2018
well folks, we did it. sexism is over! congratulations to everyone on their hard work
DrLeonardMcCoyMar 9, 2025There’s a scene at the beginning with a whole bunch of men in suits, and right in the middle, there's one woman. The movie’s subtle way of telling us, 'it’s a man’s world.' Strong and inspiring story, with a rather formulaic structure and perhaps a bit "rushed but not…
werskuJul 23, 2019Started bawling my eyes out when Ruth showed up at the end
Sara Clements
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Alessandra is "meh" onOn the Basis of SexI liked it at first but then it just wasn’t engaging enough
Ainhoa likedOn the Basis of SexA superb film that depicts the journey of Ruth Bader Ginsburg but also of an entire generation: this movie is interesting because it does not glorify Ruth but shows her defects, her humanity and her obstacles, which all women had and must still overcome
Lauren likedOn the Basis of SexCrazy how recent that all was, you forget. I can’t even imagine how I would respond if on the first day of med school they made me stand up and say why I deserved to be getting my md in the place of a deserving man jeez. Good movie, girl power 💅🏼
- Mark Bateman lovedOn the Basis of Sex
9/10 inspired by true events, the character is real and the act took place (although the film is fictional). Such a courageous person to question/stand and argue for the right of a large population. Cast and direction was faultless. Recommend.
Alyssa W lovedOn the Basis of SexI can’t believe I hadn’t watched this before… as a history student, as a film watcher and as a woman, it’s a film that needs to be seen… to see how far we’ve come, the history that got us here and the reality of what is yet to be done.
tristen bradbury likedOn the Basis of SexA bit boring at times, which might be unfair bc it is biographical, but otherwise very captivating and full of the perfect amount of feminine rage and optimism! All hail RBG!!!
- Valerie Vargas likedOn the Basis of Sex
The beginning seemed a bit rushed as they were attempting to set up a timeline so some parts were missing but when you got to the gist of the movie it was really good
Christian lovedOn the Basis of SexCinematically traditional, but effective nonetheless. A solid and understandable depiction of recent history, and a wonderful performance from Felicity Jones.
Jenniffer D lovedOn the Basis of SexWe need more voices like RBG. This country needs to remember her legacy to continue moving forward rather than the decline we’ve seen in the last few years….
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- VJVanessa Jones
Hollywood needs to make more movies like this one.
AMAgatha MelvinMandatory viewing for all! RBG is a true champion
PZPhyllis ZaporFantastic movie! I wanted to cheer at the end but was in the wrong crowd for that. I have much more respect for RBG then I did before seeing this move.
- RFRobert Fann
A very important part of history. Thank you Ruth!
JPJ PI was surprised by how much I enjoyed this film. From the trailers, it looked really cliché and sappy, but the film was far from it. The film was well directed, had good pacing and the acting was stellar. I will watch it a second time or stream it when it becomes available…
TOThuy OnstottGreat movie. Very well done. Highly recommend to all age.
- EFEric Franklin
Great movie!
RCRachelle Critesloved it
ESErik StoneSuperior
Metacritic
Dec 28, 2018
Is the film worthy of her? Not really. It’s informative, in a didactic way, but basically an exercise in hagiography, a skin-deep celebration of someone who has never settled for superficiality in her life’s work.
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
Dec 23, 2018
The defense concedes that the Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic On the Basis of Sex hits its marks with the subtlety of a legal brief. But that’s not fatal.
David Edelstein
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is On The Basis Of Sex (2018) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is On The Basis Of Sex (2018)?
The movie is 2hr long.
What's On The Basis Of Sex (2018) about?
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.
Who's the cast of On The Basis Of Sex (2018)?
- Felicity Jones as Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Armie Hammer as Marty Ginsburg
- Justin Theroux as Mel Wulf
- Jack Reynor as Jim Bozarth
- Cailee Spaeny as Jane Ginsburg
- Stephen Root as Professor Brown
- Sam Waterston as Erwin Griswold
- Kathy Bates as Dorothy Kenyon
- Chris Mulkey as Charles Moritz
- Francis X. McCarthy as Judge Daugherty
Who's the director behind On The Basis Of Sex (2018)?
Mimi Leder directed On The Basis Of Sex (2018).
Who produced On The Basis Of Sex (2018)?
Robert Cort, Jonathan King and Jeff Skoll produced On The Basis Of Sex (2018).
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