Freeheld (2015) streaming
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Freeheld (2015) Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon Prime Video

For a compelling film depicting a lesbian couple’s battle against heteronormative and homophobic institutions, watch Freeheld (2015). Inspired by the true story of police officer Laurel Hester, it portrays her fight with the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders to secure pension benefits for her domestic partner. Both the movie and its docu-short counterpart shed light on the challenges faced by Hester in her quest for equality.

Here’s how you can watch and stream Freeheld (2015) via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.

Is Freeheld (2015) available to watch via streaming?

Yes, Freeheld (2015) is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

The film follows Laurel Hester, a terminally ill police lieutenant in 2005, as she attempts to secure her pension benefits for her registered partner. However, facing societal and administrative homophobia, she is denied by local county officials. Laurel embarks on a legal battle against the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Julianne Moore portrays Laurel Hester, with Elliot Page as Stacie Andree. The cast also includes Michael Shannon, Steve Carell, Luke Grimes, Josh Charles, Mary Birdsong, Kelly Deadmon, Gabriel Luna, Anthony DeSando, Skipp Sudduth, and William Sadler.

Watch Freeheld (2015) streaming via Amazon Prime Video

Freeheld (2015) is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. It offers a selection of top-notch drama films and documentaries from around the globe. With your Amazon Prime subscription, you have the convenience of renting, downloading, and streaming movies at your convenience, wherever you are.

You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:

  1. Go to Amazon Prime Video
  2. Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
  3. Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
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    • $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership

Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.

Freeheld’s (2015) synopsis is as follows:

“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.”

NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.

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