True story of lesbian cop who fought for gay rights. Digital HD Year 2015 Theatrical Release 2015-10-02 Video Release 2016-02-02 Studio Lionsgate Genre Drama MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA some thematic elements, language and sexuality Color Color Runtime 111 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Based on the Oscar R winning short documentary and adapted by the writer of Philadelphia, Freeheld is the true love story of Laurel Hester Julianne Moore and Stacie Andree Ellen Page and their fight for justice. A decorated New Jersey police detective, Laurel is diagnosed with cancer and wants to leave her hard earned pension to her domestic partner, Stacie. However the county officials, Freeholders, conspire to prevent Laurel from doing this. Hard-nosed detective Dane Wells Michael Shannon , and activist Steven Goldstein Steve Carell , unite in Laurel and Stacie's defense, rallying police officers and ordinary citizens to support their struggle for equality. Director Peter Sollett Cast Peter Sollett; Julianne Moore; Ellen Page; Michael Shannon; Steve Carell; Josh Charles; Luke Grimes; Gabriel Luna; Mary Birdsong; Anthony DeSando; Skipp Sudduth