On the Basis of Sex
On the Basis of Sex

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On the Basis of Sex

2018
Movie
120 min
English

Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users85%
Director: Mimi LederGenres: Biography, Drama, History

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the early legal career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she and her husband Marty take on a groundbreaking sex discrimination case. Facing overwhelming opposition, Ginsburg fights for equality and begins to shape the laws that would define her legacy.

Critical Reception

On the Basis of Sex received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Felicity Jones's portrayal of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the film's inspiring message. While some found the narrative formulaic, many appreciated its timely relevance and its depiction of Ginsburg's pivotal early legal battles.

What Reviewers Say

  • Felicity Jones delivers a compelling performance as Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

  • The film effectively highlights Ginsburg's early struggles and groundbreaking legal work.

  • While some critics found the story predictable, its empowering message resonated widely.

Google audience: Google users largely approved of the film, appreciating its portrayal of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's fight for gender equality and the inspiring nature of her story. Many found it educational and motivating.

Fun Fact

Ruth Bader Ginsburg herself made a cameo appearance as a spectator at one of the hearings in the film, a scene that was reportedly very emotional for the cast and crew.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

A great opportunity to assess the remarkable achievements of Ruth Bader Ginsberg - but one that misses more than it hits. Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer just don't have the gravitas to pull this off - they deliver none of the feistiness, g...

GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well, it's so inaccurate that you can tell from the start that it is going for statement over biopic. And it almost seems like it should be titled "The Unstoppable RBG" as she comes across as right all the time, faultless, stronger, smar...