Freeheld

Freeheld
Freeheld
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Peter Sollett
Screenplay by	Ron Nyswaner
Based on	Freeheld; by Cynthia Wade
Produced by	Elliot Page; Michael Shamberg; Stacey Sher; James D. Stern; Cynthia Wade;
Starring	Julianne Moore; Elliot Page; Michael Shannon; Steve Carell;
Cinematography	Maryse Alberti
Edited by	Andrew Mondshein
Music by	Hans Zimmer; Johnny Marr;
Production; companies	Summit Entertainment; Bankside Films; Endgame Entertainment; Head Gear Films; High Frequency Entertainment; Double Feature Films;
Distributed by	Lionsgate
Release dates	September 13, 2015 (TIFF); October 2, 2015 (United States);
Running time	103 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$7 million
Box office	$1.7 million

Freeheld is a 2015 American drama film directed by Peter Sollett and written by Ron Nyswaner. The film stars Julianne Moore, Elliot Page, Michael Shannon, Steve Carell, and Luke Grimes. It is based on the 2007 documentary short film of the same name about police officer Laurel Hester's fight against the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders to allow her pension benefits to be transferred to her domestic partner after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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