Call Jane

R

Released Oct 28, 2022

2 hr. 2 min.

Drama

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136 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings

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Chicago, 1968. As the city and the nation are poised on the brink of political upheaval, suburban housewife Joy (Elizabeth Banks) leads an ordinary life with her husband and daughter. When Joy's pregnancy leads to a life-threatening heart condition, she must navigate an all-male medical establishment unwilling to terminate her pregnancy in order to save her life. Her journey for a solution leads her to Virginia (Sigourney Weaver), an independent visionary fiercely committed to women's health, and Gwen (Wunmi Mosaku), an activist who dreams of a day when all women will have access to abortion, regardless of their ability to pay. Joy is so inspired by their work, she decides to join forces with them, putting every aspect of her life on the line.

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Critics Consensus

Although its focus is somewhat narrow, Call Jane is an entertaining and dramatically effective dramatization of a pivotal chapter in American history.

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Joglass

Wonderful acting, amazing story, unbelievably timely.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/07/22

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Beverly C

A roadmap for how to get through the sad times we are now living in. Wonderfully acted by Sigourney Weaver and Elizabeth Shue. A Must See!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/06/22

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Tamara

Excellent acting. Subject matter very relevant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/05/22

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Janis K

An important issue to understand. Women should always have a choice to make their own decisions!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/22

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Len

good movie but maybe could have been more real and darker of reality. too PG.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/22

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Debbie R

I really enjoyed this movie about a very serious and timely subject. I never knew anything about this strong group of women and found their journey profoundly interesting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/06/22

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Phyllis Nagy

Director

Elizabeth Banks

Joy

Sigourney Weaver

Virginia

Kate Mara

Lana

Chris Messina

Will

Cory Michael Smith

Dean

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Rebecca Harrison

Sight & Sound

If Call Jane’s narrative is largely paint-by-numbers, its closing scene eschews narrative conventions. We are left with names, circumstances, the then-as-now cries for help, and the knowledge that there is so much more still to burn.

Dec 17, 2022

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

[An] entertaining, if not exactly heavyweight, movie.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 6, 2022

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Well told and well acted, but go seen the documentary [The Janes].

Nov 4, 2022

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Nuha Hassan

Nuha Hassan

Nagy’s Call Jane had the potential to dive into the topic of women’s reproductive rights, but it doesn’t lean towards being revolutionary.

Sep 8, 2023

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Taylor Gates

Fanversation (YouTube)

Call Jane is a story about abortion, but more than that, it’s a story about community and connection — and what we can achieve when we don’t act alone.

Aug 10, 2023

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Pere Vall

Fotogramas

Based on real events, the movie goes from the particular to the collective, from the kitchens to the streets, with steadiness and conviction, delicately and sensitively. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Aug 9, 2023

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Synopsis

Chicago, 1968. As the city and the nation are poised on the brink of political upheaval, suburban housewife Joy (Elizabeth Banks) leads an ordinary life with her husband and daughter. When Joy's pregnancy leads to a life-threatening heart condition, she must navigate an all-male medical establishment unwilling to terminate her pregnancy in order to save her life. Her journey for a solution leads her to Virginia (Sigourney Weaver), an independent visionary fiercely committed to women's health, and Gwen (Wunmi Mosaku), an activist who dreams of a day when all women will have access to abortion, regardless of their ability to pay. Joy is so inspired by their work, she decides to join forces with them, putting every aspect of her life on the line.

Director: Phyllis Nagy
Executive Producer: Deanna Barillari, Judy Bart, Thomas R. Burke, Christelle Conan, Chris Triana, Erica Kahn, Peter Touche, Joseph Lanius, Leal Naim, Michelle Mason, Jeffrey Hecktman
Screenwriter: Hayley Schore, Roshan Sethi
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: LB Entertainment, Redline Entertainment, Synthetic Cinema International, Doco Digital, RB Entertainment Production, Unburdened Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Our Turn Productions, FirstGen Content
Rating: R (Some Language|Brief Drug Use)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 6, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $512.8K
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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