Sign up
Trailer

The Case Against 8

2014Movie1 h 49 min

Documentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic787.5Rotten Tomatoes91%88%

An uplifting, cathartic documentary movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Movies with

Story

Battles Are Won Because We Fight Them

A behind-the-scenes look inside the case to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage. Shot over five years, the film follows the unlikely team that took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Rights
  • Legal Documentary
  • Marriage Equality
  • Supreme Court Case
  • Political Activism
  • Social Justice
  • Human Rights
  • Hopeful
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Ryan White, Ben Cotner
Produced by
Ryan White, Ben Cotner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 6, 2014 · 1 h 49 min · Documentary

Released
June 6, 2014
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Case Against 8?"

Questions about The Case Against 8

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Case Against 8?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Case Against 8 streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Case Against 8 worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 78).

Is The Case Against 8 okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Case Against 8?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The Case Against 8 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.