Freeheld (2015)

Kernel Score: 81% · 670 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Romance, Drama

Released: 2015-10-02

Runtime: 103 minutes

Where to watch Freeheld

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

New Jersey car mechanic Stacie Andree and her police detective girlfriend Laurel Hester both battle to secure Hester's pension benefits after she was diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Freeheld parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Freeheld is a PG-13 drama based on a true story about a same-sex couple's fight for pension rights amid a terminal illness.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Peter Sollett

Cast

  • Julianne Moore as Laurel Hester
  • Elliot Page as Stacie Andree
  • Steve Carell as Steven Goldstein
  • Michael Shannon as Dane Wells
  • Luke Grimes as Todd Belkin
  • Josh Charles as Bryan Kelder
  • Mary Birdsong as Carol Andree
  • Dennis Boutsikaris as Pat Gerry
  • Skipp Sudduth as Reynolds
  • Jeannine Kaspar as Margaret

Freeheld FAQ

Is Freeheld good?

Freeheld has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 670 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Freeheld?

In the US you can stream Freeheld on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Prime Video (free with ads) and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Freeheld OK for kids?

Freeheld is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Freeheld is a PG-13 drama based on a true story about a same-sex couple's fight for pension rights amid a terminal illness.

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