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Where to watch On the Basis of Sex (2018) tonight

On the Basis of Sex (2018) runs 2 h, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.3 from 1,156 TMDB members. 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
2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, History
Released
December 25, 2018
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 1,156 votes
Director
Mimi Leder
Starring
Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is On the Basis of Sex?
On the Basis of Sex is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is On the Basis of Sex rated?
On the Basis of Sex is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is On the Basis of Sex a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream On the Basis of Sex?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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