North Country (2005)

Name: North Country
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sean Bean, Jeremy Renner

2h 6m United States of America

Drama

Plot

"North Country" presents a dramatized version of the groundbreaking sexual harassment case, Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. legal history. The story follows a courageous woman who faces relentless harassment and abuse in her role as a miner. Determined to seek justice, she bravely takes on the mining company, ultimately leading to a significant victory in the landmark lawsuit of 1984. Her struggle shines a light on the systemic issues of gender discrimination in the workplace and paves the way for future legal reforms in the fight against sexual harassment.

Cast

Charlize Theron Frances McDormand Woody Harrelson Sean Bean Jeremy Renner Richard Jenkins Sissy Spacek Thomas Curtis Elle Peterson Michelle Monaghan Linda Emond James Cada Xander Berkeley John Aylward Corey Stoll