On the Basis of Sex

PG-13

Released Jan 11, 2019

2 hr. 0 min.

Biography

History

Drama

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a struggling attorney and new mother who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination.

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Critics Consensus

On the Basis of Sex is nowhere near as groundbreaking as its real-life subject, but her extraordinary life makes a solid case for itself as an inspirational, well-acted biopic.

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Nicole A

What a trailblazer, great cast, great story loved this movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Georgan G

My heroine, RBG, is such a legend that this film only covers a small portion of her accomplishments. I was impressed how the plot was able to show what it took for her to do so much. Acting was terrific. The whole movie was well done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/28/23

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John S

It's good, though abbreviated. I was expecting something more substantial but that's not to say I was disappointed. Great performances and an engaging sliver of RBG's life.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/23

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John B

I thought this was a good movie & interesting story that brought to life the real-life challenges for Ruth Ginsberg and women in the professional workplace during the 60's & 70's which was a man's world

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Kaycie A

This is my favorite movie ever. While I wish it showed more of Ruth's life after the tax case, it conveys her and her accomplishments so well. RBG is my idol and this movie does her so much justice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/23

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Lorena S

Like it a lot. Strong character and compelling story. amazing to see how women progress and make impact.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Mimi Leder

Director

Felicity Jones

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Armie Hammer

Marty Ginsburg

Justin Theroux

Mel Wulf

Jack Reynor

Jim Bozarth

Cailee Spaeny

Jane Ginsburg

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - John Addams Forgot The Ladies

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - Judges Challenge Ruth Bader Ginsberg

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Montage

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - Professor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - Jane Inspires Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - We'll See You in Court

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - Messing Up The Mock Trial

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - Taking The Place of a Man

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - Telling Off Catcallers

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On the Basis of Sex: Official Clip - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Wins the Case

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Jones is required to repeatedly hold the screen in close-up while bashing out on-the-nose dialogue.

Jul 31, 2023

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Caroline Reilly

Bitch Media

On the Basis of Sex stands, additionally and crucially, as a testament to the power and importance of the legal world's unseen corners.

Mar 11, 2021

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

The tight focus makes for an engaging, fast-moving legal drama; as with Spielberg at both his best and worst, this is seldom boring.

Feb 21, 2020

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Greg Carlson

Vague Visages

The biopic-wary should applaud On the Basis of Sex for its avoidance of the temptation to cover a longer chronology of Bader Ginsburg’s life and career.

Nov 8, 2023

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Cate Marquis

AWFJ.org

On the Basis of Sex is not a subtle film but it is a crowd-pleaser.

Oct 26, 2021

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Betsy Bozdech

AWFJ.org

On the Basis of Sex doesn't reinvent the biopic, but it succeeds in telling an important story about one of the most memorable women in U.S. legal history.

Oct 26, 2021

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Synopsis

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a struggling attorney and new mother who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination.

Director: Mimi Leder
Executive Producer: Jeff Skoll, Daniel Stiepleman, Betsy Danbury, Karen Loop
Screenwriter: Daniel Stiepleman
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Participant Media, Alibaba Pictures Group
Rating: PG-13 (Suggestive Content|Some Language)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 11, 2019, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 2020
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 26, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.7M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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