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RBG

2018·Movie
1h 38min·PG
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic716.6Rotten Tomatoes93%78%
IMDb7.6Metacritic716.6Rotten Tomatoes93%78%

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story, society, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Hero. Icon. Dissenter.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg now 84, and still inspired by the lawyers who defended free speech during the Red Scare, Ginsburg refuses to relinquish her passionate duty, steadily fighting for equal rights for all citizens under the law. Through intimate interviews and unprecedented access to Ginsburg’s life outside the court, RBG tells the electric story of Ginsburg’s consuming love affairs with both the Constitution and her beloved husband Marty—and of a life’s work that led her to become an icon of justice in the highest court in the land.
Biographical DocumentaryLegal HistoryFeminist IconInspirationalSocial JusticePolitical CommentaryAmerican HistorySupreme Court

Crew

Directed by:
Betsy West, Julie Cohen
Produced by:
Betsy West, Julie Cohen, Amy Entelis
Composed by:
Diane Warren, Miriam Cutler, Evan Benjamin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about RBG

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream RBG legally?

HulufuboTVThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexDistroTV

RBG is included with a subscription to Hulu and fuboTV 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 RBG worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is RBG rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is RBG?

1 h 38 min

RBG runs 1 h 38 min.

Is RBG based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on RBG?

Critics82
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate RBG higher (82) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is RBG in?

EnglishGermanItalianFrench

It was made in English, with some German, Italian, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch RBG?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for RBG in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does RBG use?

At the Opera TonightBrooklyn RageThe CameoDecided by One VoteDocumentaryThe Ken Burns EffectNarratorLethal ChefTraining MontageOdd CoupleTalking HeadsWorthy Opponentand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for RBG, including At the Opera Tonight, Brooklyn Rage, The Cameo.