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2015103 minRomance, Drama

Freeheld

Is Freeheld a Hit or Flop?

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Is Freeheld worth watching? With a rating of 7.21/10, this Romance, Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Freeheld 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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Top Cast

Julianne Moore
Julianne MooreLaurel Hester
Elliot Page
Elliot PageStacie Andree
Steve Carell
Steve CarellSteven Goldstein
Michael Shannon
Michael ShannonDane Wells
Luke Grimes
Luke GrimesTodd Belkin
Josh Charles
Josh CharlesBryan Kelder
Mary Birdsong
Mary BirdsongCarol Andree
Dennis Boutsikaris
Dennis BoutsikarisPat Gerry
Skipp Sudduth
Skipp SudduthReynolds
Jeannine Kaspar
Jeannine KasparMargaret

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Is Freeheld worth watching?

Yes, Freeheld is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.21/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Romance, Drama movies.

Is Freeheld hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.21/10), Freeheld is considered a hit among viewers.

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Freeheld is a Romance, Drama movie that New Jersey car mechanic Stacie Andree and her police detective girlfriend Laurel Hester both battle to secure Hester's pension benefits after she was ...

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Critic Reviews

RenoAug 4, 2016
★ 8

> Not another lesbian romance, but a fight for the equal rights! Not long ago I saw 'Carol', thankfully it is not another that and better than that. It was based on the documentary short of the same name about a real life same sex couple who fought for the equal rights and the pension benefits, while one of them was treated for cancer. It is a great drama about fighting for justice than the romance as it states, but that part as well very impressive. Ellen Page and Julianne Moore, both were awesome, except Moore was a bit old. By seeing them I felt being a lesbian is sweetest than straight, hetero and even gay. The first half was all about the relationship, but very decently narrated romance tale. And in the next half once Steve Carell enters the scene, the film diverted to another side of the story. All the actors were very good, including Michael Shannon. Obviously the story was predictable and that is expected often in a biography. Because if they want to alter it, then they should pen a very cleverest script the audience never saw one like that before. I think telling a true story as it is is the point and that's what this filmmaker did. So don't complain about the storyline, just consider whether it is inspiring or worth a watch for other reasons. For me it was almost a sentimental piece, but the second half story compromised and then I realised what this film was trying to say. Underrated film of the year for sure. Anytime I suggest it, especially for the grown ups and with a neutral mindset, because it is not all about the same sex romance, but the battle for equality in society. 8/10