We Are Half The World (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, We Are Half The World is a history and documentary film directed by Carsten Gutschmidt.

What it’s about. They were, at best mocked or ridiculed, at worst incarcerated, tortured, or even beheaded. But they would not be deterred. For decades ten thousands of women in Germany, Great Britain, in France, the U.S. and many other countries fought for their right to vote. Some used the institutions, others turned into media savvy politicians, and still others turned to terrorism, went on hunger strike, or died as martyrs. 100 years later we tell a multi-perspective and emotional story of the international fight, against all odds, for women’s suffrage as an important step towards equal rights.

Who’s in it. We Are Half The World stars Jeanette Hain as Marguerite Durand, Angelina Häntsch as Josefine, Johanna Gastdorf as Anita Augsburg and Esther Schweins as Emmeline Pankhurst, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, We Are Half The World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Are Half The World page.

If you liked it. Fans of We Are Half The World tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.