On the Basis of Sex
- Year
- 2019
- Description
- Cast includes Kathy Bates, Armie Hammer, Felicity Jones, Jack Reynor, Stephen Root, Cailee Spaeny, Justin Theroux, and Sam Waterston.
Dramatization of the early career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (played by Felicity Jones) as she begins Harvard Law School and eventually argues her first major gender discrimination suit with her husband, Martin, at the U.S. Court of Appeals. - Director
- Leder, Mimi
- Writer
- Stiepleman, Daniel
- Producer
- Cort, Robert; King, Jonathan
- Cinematographer
- Grady, Michael
- Editor
- Tesoro, Michelle
- Production Team
- Focus Features, Participant Media, Alibaba Pictures, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
- Genre
- Feature Film
Drama - Source
- Based on real-life events
- Language
- English
Available with dubbed French or Spanish dialogue - Media Format
- 1 DVD (120 min.), 1 Blu-ray disc (120 min.), or 1 streaming video (120 min.)
- Type
- Color
- Additional Content
- The DVD and Blu-ray disc include featurettes on making the film, gender discrimination law, and the relationship between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Martin Ginsburg.
- Original Release Date
- 2018
- Updated
- 03-03-2025
Production Information
Film InformationReviews
Bust, Jan.–Feb. 2019, 81Video Librarian, May–June 2019, 26