Suffragette

PG-13

Released Nov 13, 2015

1 hr. 46 min.

Biography

History

Drama

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In early 20th-century Britain, the growing suffragette movement forever changes the life of working wife and mother Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan). Galvanized by political activist Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Watts joins a diverse group of women who fight for equality and the right to vote. Faced with increasing police action, Maud and her dedicated suffragettes must play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, risking their jobs, homes, family and lives for a just cause.

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Suffragette dramatizes an important -- and still painfully relevant -- fact-based story with more than enough craft and sincerity to overcome its flaws.

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Heloise S

First, "Suffragette" is a historical drama, inspired by real facts. The movie is for everybody but maybe not for young people because there are a few violence scenes. The story takes place in London in 1912. The subject of "Suffragette" is the fight for the votes of women, but also the freedom and the equality between men and women. For me, the musics and the pictures are perfect because creating an atmosphere of suspense. I liked this film because shows the fight of women during the 19th century . But, I don't liked the end because it is sad, we did not see the victory of the vote in 1918. I recommend it because we learn more about british history.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Le H

Suffragette is a movie directed by a woman : Sarah Gavron and created by women for all the world (maybe not for young children because of violent scenes). This is a drama and a historical movie. It tells part of the fight for the women rights. The scene takes place in London in 1912, the main character Maud Watts joins the fight to obtain the right to vote. They are women of all social classes but they all have the same objective : equality between men and women. First, women will fight peacefully but they are not listened to so they revolt with violence at the peril of women who lose everything. Suffragette is a captivating, demonstrative and maybe affective movie. The settings are realistic, the cast is very good and the music comes always a the good moment. I recommend it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Clemence C

I really like to see this movie ! It was beautiful and very touching on the emotionnal plan (personnaly, I cry some moments). It shows and redraw the history and all the fightings and all these sacrifices for the rights for women to vote in the 1910's in London. The movie remember us that the society was very different only one century ago, and changements were necessary. All the actors and actress play very well their role. There are no so many scenes of violence, this is why I recommanded to see it because it's essential to know the important figure of women and it's important to change minds even in our actual society.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Apolline d

"Suffragette" is a British historical drama film about women's suffrage in the UK. It's a film made by women about women for everyone. The story takes place in London in 1912, in my opinion, "Suffragette" reflects perfectly the real struggle that women had to endure for their rights. The image quality and the music are perfect, to me, the actors are very talented, and their costumes are splendid. Moreover, Carey Mulligan, the main character's actress named Maud is wonderful, she reflects very well the emotions. I really liked "Suffragette", I was captivated throughout the film. I was just disappointed that the end is a little sad, a character died, and british women obtained the right to vote only in 1918, so at the end of the film, women are not yet allowed to vote. Finally, "Suffragette" is both informative and moving, if you have never seen this film, I recommend it, it is amazing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Lise M

This movie is really well made and the actress are wonderfully playing their roles ! This historical film is relating the combat of women to win the right of vote , we are having a precise look on the unfair society in England in 1912 . It's important to see this movie for our knowledge because its related of reals facts but also to remember how we won the vote for women ! I love so much the actress Helena Caerer and Anne-Marie Duff ! And Maud ( the main character playing by Carey Muligan ) make us feel so emotional and inspired , at the end we wanna fight as this feminie activists did !

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Valentin B

This movie could be considered as an interesting history lesson because it relates real facts about the suffragette movement from a new point of view, that of Maud Watts. A young woman in a modest family, working in a laundry surrounded by women but controlled by men, the point of view of Maud Watts allows us to see the contrast between the women at work and outside demonstrating without the pressure of men. The acting of Carey Mulligan is impressive. We really can feel the emotions through the screen about all the concession she needs to do. From the point of view of the little suffragettes, notably Emily Davinson, we can see how hard-won their rights were. Moreover, the mysterious Emmeline Pankhrust contributes to an atmosphere of doubt. Furthermore, the high quality of the realization allows us to really feel in the action scenes or in the emotional scenes. However, it would be great to have a little bit more of the point of view of the government because his opinion counts a lot. Finally, I recommend It for all.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Sarah Gavron

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Carey Mulligan

Maud Watts

Helena Bonham Carter

Edith Ellyn

Brendan Gleeson

Inspector Arthur Steed

Anne-Marie Duff

Violet Miller

Ben Whishaw

Sonny Watts

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Suffragette: Official Clip - No Votes For Women

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Suffragette: Official Clip - Will You Find Me, George?

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Suffragette: Official Clip - Force-Feeding

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Suffragette: Official Clip - We Will Win

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Suffragette: Official Clip - Emily's Sacrifice

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Suffragette: Official Clip - A Battle None of You Can Win

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Suffragette: Official Clip - Lead On

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Suffragette: Official Clip - We Go On

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Suffragette: Official Clip - The Power Women Have

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Suffragette: Official Clip - Maud's Testimony

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

A rousing, demonstrative tale, and Mulligan not only shows the right sort of ardour, but also adds a bit of subtlety.

Nov 29, 2022

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Nell Minow

AWFJ.org

The story of one of the most important civil rights movements in history.

Sep 29, 2021

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It's not a new Hollywood approach, but it doesn't make it right. It just perpetuates the idea that white women represent all women. Period.

Rated: B

Sep 1, 2017

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“Suffragette” dances in numerous shades of gray both in the actions of the women shown in the film and in the film’s opinion about them.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 25, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

When an issue such as women's right to vote caused such fervor, it's a shame to see a film so devoid of passion about the subject that it fails to provoke, inspire, or challenge its viewers.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 25, 2022

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Jennifer Merin

AWFJ.org

Telling the story of the brave British women who fought for their right to vote, Suffragette is an absolutely superb and thrilling historical drama made by women, about women and for EVERYONE.

Sep 29, 2021

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Synopsis

In early 20th-century Britain, the growing suffragette movement forever changes the life of working wife and mother Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan). Galvanized by political activist Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Watts joins a diverse group of women who fight for equality and the right to vote. Faced with increasing police action, Maud and her dedicated suffragettes must play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, risking their jobs, homes, family and lives for a just cause.

Director: Sarah Gavron
Executive Producer: Cameron McCracken, Tessa Ross, Rose Garnett, Nik Bower, James Schamus, Teresa Moneo
Screenwriter: Abi Morgan
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Ruby Films
Rating: PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Brief Strong Language|Some Intense Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 17, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.7M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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