Norma Rae
The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.
Norma Rae is a southern textile worker employed in a factory with intolerable working conditions. This concern about the situation gives her the gumption to be the key associate to a visiting labor union organizer. Together, they undertake the difficult, and possibly dangerous, struggle to unionize her factory.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Norma Rae
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1979-03-02
- Runtime: 110 minutes
- Rating: 7.2/10 (188 votes)
- Budget: $4,500,000
- Revenue: $22,228,000
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Martin Ritt Productions, Rose and Asseyev Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.7722
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Sally Field
as Norma Rae
Beau Bridges
as Sonny
Ron Leibman
as Reuben
Pat Hingle
as Vernon
Barbara Baxley
as Leona
Gail Strickland
as Bonnie Mae
Morgan Paull
as Wayne Billings
Robert Broyles
as Sam Bolen
John Calvin
as Ellis Harper
Booth Colman
as Dr. Watson
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Trailers & Clips
ABC Sunday Night Movie opening Norma Rae 1984
Norma Rae Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norma Rae?▼
Norma Rae is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1979-03-02.
Who are the main actors in Norma Rae?▼
The main cast includes Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley, .
Where can I watch Norma Rae online?▼
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Is Norma Rae based on a true story?▼
The story of a woman with the courage to risk everything for what she believes is right.
What is the IMDb rating of Norma Rae?▼
Norma Rae has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 188 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Norma Rae?▼
The movie had a production budget of $4,500,000 and earned $22,228,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Norma Rae?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox, Martin Ritt Productions, Rose and Asseyev Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Norma Rae filmed?▼
Norma Rae was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Norma Rae?▼
The total runtime of Norma Rae is 110 minutes.
Is Norma Rae suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Norma Rae?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Norma Rae.
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