On the Basis of Sex
2018, English. Directed by Mimi Leder.
Her story made history
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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On the Basis of Sex is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mimi LederDirector
- Felicity JonesRuth Bader Ginsburg
- Armie HammerMartin D. Ginsburg
- Justin TherouxMel Wulf
- Sam WaterstonErwin Griswold
- Kathy BatesDorothy Kenyon
- Cailee SpaenyJane C. Ginsburg
- Callum ShonikerJames Steven Ginsburg
- Jack ReynorJames H. Bozarth
- Stephen RootProfessor Brown
- Ronald GuttmanProfessor Gerald Gunther
- Chris MulkeyCharles Moritz
- Gary WerntzJudge William Edward Doyle
Details
- Released
- 25 December 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Stiepleman
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $39M
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What On the Basis of Sex is based on
On the Basis of Sex is based on a true story.
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On the Basis of Sex: quick answers
Is On the Basis of Sex worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On the Basis of Sex?
On the Basis of Sex runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does On the Basis of Sex have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On the Basis of Sex. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On the Basis of Sex parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On the Basis of Sex is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On the Basis of Sex on?
On the Basis of Sex is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Basis of Sex?
If you liked On the Basis of Sex, try Judgment at Nuremberg, Just Mercy, Shirley.
Who directed On the Basis of Sex?
On the Basis of Sex (2018) was directed by Mimi Leder and stars Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux.
What is On the Basis of Sex based on?
On the Basis of Sex is based on a true story.