AKA Jane Roe (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2020, AKA Jane Roe is a documentary film directed by Nick Sweeney, running about 81 minutes. “The real woman behind Roe v. Wade” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A portrait of Norma McCorvey, the “Jane Roe” whose unwanted pregnancy led to the 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide, Roe v. Wade. The documentary unravels the mysteries closely guarded by McCorvey throughout her life.
Who’s in it. AKA Jane Roe stars Norma McCorvey as Self, Andy Meisler as Self, Charlotte Taft as Self and Flip Benham as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, AKA Jane Roe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch AKA Jane Roe page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch AKA Jane Roe (2020)?
- In CA, AKA Jane Roe is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is AKA Jane Roe worth watching?
- AKA Jane Roe holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in AKA Jane Roe?
- AKA Jane Roe stars Norma McCorvey, Andy Meisler, Charlotte Taft, Flip Benham and Rob Schenck.
- When was AKA Jane Roe released?
- AKA Jane Roe was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.