RBG
“Hero. Icon. Dissenter.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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RBG - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-07
Top Cast
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Self
Jane C. Ginsburg
Self
James Steven Ginsburg
Self
Nina Totenberg
Self
Clara Spera
Self
Gloria Steinem
Self
Bill Clinton
Self
Sharron Frontiero
Self
Orrin Hatch
Self
Lilly Ledbetter
Self
Stephen Wiesenfeld
Self
Joe Biden
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter
Self (archive footage)
Sandra Day O'Connor
Self (archive footage)
David H. Souter
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 4, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Betsy West, Julie Cohen
- Original Score
- Miriam Cutler
- Original Title
- RBG
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- CNN Films, Storyville Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Betsy West, Julie Cohen
Miriam Cutler
Claudia Raschke
Carla Gutierrez
Courtney Sexton, Betsy West, Amy Entelis, Julie Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Betsy West
Director
Betsy West
Producer
Carla Gutierrez
Editor
Julie Cohen
Producer
Claudia Raschke
Director of Photography
Miriam Cutler
Original Music Composer
Julie Cohen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RBG
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What is RBG about?
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.
Who directed RBG?
RBG was directed by Betsy West, Julie Cohen.
Who stars in RBG?
The principal cast of RBG includes Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jane C. Ginsburg, James Steven Ginsburg, Nina Totenberg, Clara Spera.
When was RBG released and how long is it?
RBG was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did RBG make at the box office?
RBG grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for RBG?
The original motion picture soundtrack for RBG was composed by Miriam Cutler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for RBG?
RBG holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).