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