# Suffragette (2015)

> A working-class London laundress risks her family, livelihood, and freedom when the suffragette movement turns her private frustration into militant political resistance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/139973

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Sarah Gavron
- Cast: Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie Duff, Meryl Streep, Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, Samuel West
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3077214/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: urgent, somber, visceral, historical film night, feminist film discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of the fight for women's rights unfolds in the heart of London.

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