Roe vs. Wade (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1989, Roe vs. Wade is a drama and tv movie film directed by Gregory Hoblit, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child. To avoid giving up the child, she seeks an abortion. Denied an abortion in Texas the young woman hires a novice lawyer to plead her case in the US supreme court. Eventually the law is changed, but for the character it takes longer than nine months.
Who’s in it. Roe vs. Wade stars Holly Hunter as Ellen Russell / Jane Doe, Amy Madigan as Sarah Weddington, Chris Mulkey as Ron Weddington and Terry O'Quinn as Jay Floyd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Roe vs. Wade 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 Roe vs. Wade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roe vs. Wade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roe vs. Wade (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roe vs. Wade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roe vs. Wade worth watching?
- Roe vs. Wade holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roe vs. Wade?
- Roe vs. Wade stars Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, Chris Mulkey, Terry O'Quinn and James Gammon.
- When was Roe vs. Wade released?
- Roe vs. Wade was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.