Inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Academy Award nominee Felicity Jones), On the Basis of Sex depicts a then-struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she knows the outcome could alter the courts' view of gender discrimination. Stronger together, Ruth teams up with her husband, Martin Ginsburg (Armie Hammer), to fight the case that catapults her into one of the most important public figures of our time.
In this dramatization of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's early life and the landmark Moritz v. Commissioner case, director Mimi Leder captures the fire and determination that drove her to become a tireless gender equality advocate and a deeply respected judge, whose decisions — and dissents — have changed American law forever.
Media Type | Movie |
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Recommended Age | 12 and up |
Actors | Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Jack Reynor, Cailee Spaeny |
Director | Mimi Leder |
Running Time | 121 minutes |
Studio | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment |
Release Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
Language | English |