Freeheld

"A true story of love and injustice."

2015 1h 43m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 681

RomanceDrama

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New Jersey car mechanic Stacie Andree and her police detective girlfriend Laurel Hester both battle to secure Hester's pension benefits after she was diagnosed with a terminal illness.

“A true story of love and injustice.”

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Cast

Julianne Moore
Laurel Hester
Elliot Page
Stacie Andree
Steve Carell
Steven Goldstein
Michael Shannon
Dane Wells
Luke Grimes
Todd Belkin
Josh Charles
Bryan Kelder
Mary Birdsong
Carol Andree
Dennis Boutsikaris
Pat Gerry

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Sollett
Writers: Ron Nyswaner
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 8% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Sollett, shot by Maryse Alberti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hans Zimmer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Andrew Mondshein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Julianne Moore and Elliot Page and Steve Carell carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A true story of love and injustice.".

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IMDB entry: tt1658801 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Peter Sollett directs. Maryse Alberti behind the camera. Hans Zimmer scores. Andrew Mondshein cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 8% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Directed by Peter Sollett, shot by Maryse Alberti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Hans Zimmer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Andrew Mondshein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Julianne Moore and Elliot Page and Steve Carell carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A true story of love and injustice.".
8IMDB entry: tt1658801 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Maryse Alberti
Original score: Hans Zimmer
Editing: Andrew Mondshein
Production design: Jane Musky
Costume design: Stacey Battat
Runtime: 103 min · 1h 43m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $7,000,000
Box office: $573,335
Return: 8% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Freeheld (2015)

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Reno2016-08-04
★ 8/10
Not another lesbian romance, but a fight for the equal rights! Not long ago I saw 'Carol', thankfully it is not another that and better than that. It was based on the documentary short of the same name about a real life same sex couple who fought for the equal rights and the pension benefits, while one of them was treated for cancer. It is a great drama about fighting for justice than the romance as it states, but that part as well very impressive. Ellen Page and Julianne Moore, both were awesome, except Moore was a bit old. By seeing them I felt being a lesbian is sweetest than straight, hetero and even gay. The first half was all about the relationship, but very decently narrated romance tale. And in the next half once Steve Carell enters the scene, the film diverted to another side of the story. All the actors were very good, including Michael Shannon. Obviously the story was predictable and that is expected often in a biography. Because if they want to alter it, then they should pen a very cleverest script the audience never saw one like that before. I think telling a true story as it is is the point and that's what this filmmaker did. So don't complain about the storyline, just consider whether it is inspiring or worth a watch for other reasons. For me it was almost a sentimental piece, but the second half story compromised and then I realised what this film was trying to say. Underrated film of the year for sure. Anytime I suggest it, especially for the grown ups and with a neutral mindset, because it is not all about the same sex romance, but the battle for equality in society. 8/10

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