Movie

On the Basis of Sex

“Her story made history”

★ 7.3(1,138)20182h 0m

On the Basis of Sex is streaming on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mimi Leder
Release date: 2018-12-25
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Box office: $38,755,968
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Participant

On the Basis of Sex — trailer

About On the Basis of Sex

On the Basis of Sex is a 2018 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Mimi Leder, starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer and Justin Theroux. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,138 viewers. Below you can see where to watch On the Basis of Sex in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Felicity Jones

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Armie Hammer

Martin D. Ginsburg

Justin Theroux

Mel Wulf

Sam Waterston

Erwin Griswold

Kathy Bates

Dorothy Kenyon

Cailee Spaeny

Jane C. Ginsburg

Callum Shoniker

James Steven Ginsburg

Jack Reynor

James H. Bozarth

Stephen Root

Professor Brown

Ronald Guttman

Professor Gerald Gunther

Chris Mulkey

Charles Moritz

Gary Werntz

Judge William Edward Doyle

Themes & keywords

1970sbiographybased on true storysupreme courtlawyerjusticeharvard law schoolwoman director1960scourtroom dramasupreme court justiceinspirationalinstructive

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch On the Basis of Sex in France?+

In France, you can stream On the Basis of Sex on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max.

Is On the Basis of Sex on Netflix?+

On the Basis of Sex is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play.

How long is On the Basis of Sex?+

On the Basis of Sex has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in On the Basis of Sex?+

On the Basis of Sex stars Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston and Kathy Bates.

When did On the Basis of Sex come out?+

On the Basis of Sex is a 2018 movie directed by Mimi Leder.

What genre is On the Basis of Sex?+

On the Basis of Sex is Drama and History film.

Who directed On the Basis of Sex?+

On the Basis of Sex was directed by Mimi Leder.