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Freeheld

2015·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A true story of love and injustice.

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.
LGBTQ+ RightsBased on True StorySocial Justice DramaEmotional StorytellingCharacter-DrivenLegal BattleIllness and MortalityRelationship DynamicsPolitical Commentary

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Freeheld

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Where can I stream Freeheld legally?

Freeheld is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Freeheld worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Freeheld rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Freeheld?

1 h 43 min

Freeheld runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Freeheld based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Freeheld?

Critics50
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Freeheld higher (65) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Freeheld a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$573,335

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $573,335 worldwide, 8% of its budget.

What language is Freeheld in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Freeheld?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Freeheld in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.