Storyline
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.
Directors
Cast
Mary Birdsong, William Sadler, Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Josh Charles, Michael Shannon, Stink Fisher, Mary Joy, Susan Merson, Ellen Page, Adam LeFevre, Kevin O'Rourke, Anthony DeSando, Jeannine Kaspar, Luke Grimes, Dennis Boutsikaris, Tom McGowan, Skipp Sudduth, Gabriel Luna, Portia Reiners, Kelly Deadmon, Traci Hovel, Mina Sundwall, Julie Reiber, Karl Jacob, Jess Jacobs, Suzanne Savoy, Oliver Solomon, Robbie Tann
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Reviews
70
Hester’s goal was to convince politicians that gay people are like everyone else. In its ultra-mainstream style, and now in its argument for equality (which most of America endorses today), this solidly acted drama drives that point home.
70
Village Voice
Beneath the clichés of prestige filmmaking beat the hearts of a couple it's a privilege to get to know.
50
Slant Magazine
The filmmakers, for better and for worse, stay out of the actresses' way, as Freeheld's artistry is so unadorned that the performances somehow feel more naked as a result.
50
An impressive cast and significant real-life events can’t trump the fact it’s a badly made movie.
50
All the conviction the actors can muster can't make this script feel less pat.
