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Freeheld

2015, Movie, 1h 43min

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.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Benjamin Mercer

The ravages of Laurel’s disease are made especially apparent through her pleas to this panel of old white guys; you can almost feel the energy leaving Laurel’s body with every shallow wheeze of a syllable.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Odie Henderson

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...I did enjoy how he used them as weapons against the unenlightened. He provides the much-needed jolt movies like this...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Olly Richards

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...exceptionally well acted...

Read full review at Empire

Critic David Jenkins

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Director Peter Sollett mounts a full-scale attack on the tear ducts as he rolls out scene after scene of inspiring oratory, heart-rending illness and full-on liberal do-gooding.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Lise Ulrich

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Hvad der starter som et romantisk drama, udvikler sig dermed hastigt til en følelsesladet retssalsfilm, hvor Steve Carell og Michael Shannon især stjæler billedet...

Read full review at Soundvenue

Critic Mia Brygger

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...praler af at have Julianne Moore, Ellen Page og Michael Shannon på rollelisten og som, alle forventet, gør det godt.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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What is Freeheld about? Toggle content

Laurel Hester, a decorated New Jersey police detective, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. She fights to leave her pension benefits to her domestic partner, Stacie Andree, but the county's board of freeholders refuses due to their homophobic beliefs. With the help of her supportive partner, Dane Wells, and activist Steven Goldstein, Laurel and Stacie embark on a powerful journey to secure their rights and protect their love. Based on a true story.

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