Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Julianne MooreLaurel Hester
- Elliot PageStacie Andree
- Steve CarellSteven Goldstein
- Michael ShannonDane Wells
- Luke GrimesTodd Belkin
- Josh CharlesBryan Kelder
- Mary BirdsongCarol Andree
- Dennis BoutsikarisPat Gerry
- Skipp SudduthReynolds
- Jeannine KasparMargaret
Recommendations
- 70
Screen Daily
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
Hitfix
An impressive cast and significant real-life events can’t trump the fact it’s a badly made movie. - 50
The Hollywood Reporter
All the conviction the actors can muster can't make this script feel less pat. - 50
IndieWire
Unfortunately, while Julianne Moore and Ellen Page go great lengths to make the central romance convince, Nyswaner's undercooked script and Peter Sollett's direction have the opposite effect, reducing Freeheld to a tired formula. - 40
Time Out
There’s no pleasure in trashing a film as humanistic and well-intentioned as Freeheld, but just because anyone would agree with its message doesn’t mean this glorified Lifetime movie does a worthy job of conveying it. - 40
Variety
Despite a credible and moving love story driven by strong performances from Julianne Moore and Ellen Page, director Peter Sollett’s film is an oppressively worthy and self-satisfied inspirational vehicle that views its story primarily as a series of teachable moments.
