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“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Made in Dagenham
Comedy · Drama · History · 2010
A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.
Movie details
Made in Dagenham
“In the fight for equal rights, an ordinary woman achieves something extraordinary.”
2010 Comedy · Drama · History 1h 53m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Made in Dagenham?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Nigel Cole
Written by
William Ivory
Sally Hawkins
Rita O'Grady
Bob Hoskins
Albert Passingham
Miranda Richardson
Barbara Castle
Geraldine James
Connie
Rosamund Pike
Lisa Hopkins
Andrea Riseborough
Brenda
Daniel Mays
Eddie O'Grady
Court is in session
Put Made in Dagenham on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.