# On the Basis of Sex (2018)

> Ruth Bader Ginsburg turns professional exclusion into a determined legal campaign for gender equality that will reshape American law.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/217044

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Mimi Leder
- Cast: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, Kathy Bates, Cailee Spaeny, Callum Shoniker, Jack Reynor
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4669788/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, sincere, determined, women’s history month, inspirational movie night

## Synopsis

A groundbreaking journey through the fight for gender equality in the legal system.

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