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As produced by heavyweight Stephen Woolley (The Crying Game) and headlined by Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky) and Bob Hoskins (The Long Good Friday), this period docudrama brings to life a pivotal even... read more read more...t from British history. In 1968, women's rights took a broad leap forward when workers at the Ford Dagenham automobile plant -- buckling beneath deplorable working conditions rightly perceived as gender discrimination -- suddenly stormed out into the streets and began to strike in protest of the unfair treatment levied at them. Little could they have foreseen the ramifications that this courageous and noble act would engender in successive years. Christopher Smith directs. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 53 min.

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Release Date: November 19, 2010

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  • romy861
    May 19, 2012
    romy861
    I saw all but the very end of this (had to return to library and ran out of time to finish it). I don't feel like I really need to have seen it all. This is quite a predictable movie, I am sure I could take a guess how it ended!
    It's actually a little dull, though it has good pe... read morerformances and I enjoyed the 60's setting and outfits.
    Nice enough film to watch, but nothing exciting.
  • LWOODS04
    May 17, 2012
    LWOODS04
    Cast: Sally Hawkins, Andrea Riseborough, Jaime Winstone, Lorraine Stanley, Nicola Duffett, Geraldine James, Bob Hoskins, Matthew Aubrey, Daniel Mays, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Miranda Richardson

    Director: Nigel Cole

    Summary: Sally Hawkins stars in this cheeky dramatization of the land... read moremark 1968 labor strike initiated by hundreds of women who rebelled against discrimination and demanded the same pay as men for their work in a London automobile manufacturing plant.

    My Thoughts: "Sally Hawkins is great in the film. The movie is based on true events, which always makes a film that much more interesting. I never even new about 1986 labor strike. So the film, for me, was a learning experience. A great film for women. All the ladies in the film did a fantastic job at telling the story. Not being familiar to the story, I found myself cheering right along with the women. It's definitely a film that will bring tears to your eyes for the sad things they go through to their triumph. A great film."
  • paulsandberg
    December 16, 2011
    paulsandberg
    A wonderful look into a time and a place, Made in Dagenham on the surface tells the tale of how 187 women auto workers (they ran Singer sewing machines all day making upholstery for Ford) banded together and brought about equal pay for women.

    But looking beyond that admirable ... read morefeat, you have a nice look into the glass ceiling, good old boy network, as well as the standard mores of the time where women were considered second class citizens.

    The film may be a bit too "bright, shiny day" as it seems Sally Hawkins simply cannot do otherwise, but while you may be wishing to delve into more pathos, the story told here is a good one and it's told well. Simply from a historical perspective... 50,000 employees at Ford's Dagenham plant (and many more at another plant in Liverpool) - that makes up a considerable work force - something that perhaps Americans were unaware of back then, as Ford was the #1 company on the planet.

    That Ford employed so many people world wide makes the backbones of the story all the more creditable - from Ford's standpoint, if they cave in to the women's demands to be treated as equal "skilled labor" to the men, the trickle down world wide would amount to a fair chunk of change. So they use their power by numbers to attempt to influence the new Prime Minister (and, as fate would have it, the leader of the Labor Party). Richard Schiff portrays Ford's agent abroad and has a wonderful toe to toe with the Labor Secretary, in a typically marvelous performance by Miranda Richardson. Richardson's Ms. Castle knows the political game, and treads lightly for a time before telling two "good old boy" aids who have been advising her to step up and stop the strike in a condescending manor, "gentlemen, you've heard the tales about fiery red-heads, well I'm here to suggest that the rumors are true. Look at my hair and let me tell you that I'm tired of your pompous, condescending attitude; so get the hell out of my office!!" Pure Richardson with perfect delivery.

    The film also delves into union graft where you get to see the similarly wonderful Bob Hoskins on display, playing a shop steward and everyman, with a twinkle in his eye as he thumbs his nose at his "betters" - the union brass.

    Further you get a glimpse of a 1968 way of life - Ford provided the housing for their workers, also providing schooling for the children - which unfortunately allows for yet another display of class warfare as the uppity teachers look down their nose at the children of the working class. In addition, you are witness to the struggles of Hawkins family, especially concerning her relationship with her husband, a fellow Auto worker. When the plant is shut down due to there no longer being any upholstery for the assembly line, it takes a toll, especially in light of hubby having to man more and more of the family chores as Hawkins is running about campaigning. There's a scene in which he complains to her, and says that while he supports what she's trying to accomplish, he's feeling taken advantage of. He then tries to lay it on that he's a good guy, hardly ever in his cups, and never raising a hand to Hawkins or her children. Hawkins glares at him as if he's from another planet and utters that his behavior should be the norm.

    That this Nuevo suffragette movement came at the same time as the civil rights movement in the US is no coincidence, and it makes me wonder... if all the protests from that period could have such a sweeping effect and change, will the current "occupy" movement and backlash against non-representational government net a similar result? Wouldn't that be something!
  • itsjustme2004
    August 30, 2011
    itsjustme2004
    This is one of those movies that tells a story that everyone really should know. It's important, and therefore a must-see. They didn't tell the story in the most engaging way possible, but it's a decent enough telling.
  • SirPant
    July 13, 2011
    SirPant
    Made in Dagenham tells a great story, all the better because it's true. I liked it, I can't stand Rosamund Pike and Jaime Winstone but the brilliant Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins and Miranda Richardson more than make up for it. I wish it had been a little more gritty though, I don't... read more feel the hardships that people went through during the strikes were properly or sincerely delivered and at times it all seemed to pander towards an American audience as quite often British made films do. It seems Nigel Cole's way of trying to reel this in is to go all 'Carry On' - a favourite of the sixties but not really a good representation of how life really was. The props were a little too good too, seeing as these relatively poor families wouldn't have everything new and the decor was more that of the 1950s but the office sets are a lot more realistic and just like when I used to visit my Dad's work as a boy. Don't get me started on the continuity errors. All that aside though, good on the makers for bringing this story to the screen, it's a long time coming and the film still delivers the importance of the tale. The great scenes between Miranda Richardson and John Sessions as Barbara Castle and Harold Wilson worth the watch alone!
  • roygutteridge
    May 15, 2011
    roygutteridge
    The unexpected thing about "Made in Dagenham" is how entertaining it is.
  • lewiskendell
    April 7, 2011
    lewiskendell
    Made in Dagenham is a feel-good dramatization of the Ford machinists strike of 1968, in which a group of female factory workers took on one of the largest companies in the world over the issue of equal pay, and won. They faced pressures from their homes, their employers, and othe... read morer unions, but in the end this group of women achieved an incredible feat that propelled an important cause forward.

    It's fitting that a movie about crucial events in the quest for women's rights would have such a great female cast. Sally Hawkins is as excellent as always, and she's joined by Miranda Richardson (in a fantastic role), Rosamund Pike (who needs to be in way more movies), and several other fine actresses in smaller roles. One of the finest (in the literal sense) being Andrea Riseborough, who I know have a massive crush on.

    Dagenham is just a fun movie that covers some very important and serious events in a way that keeps things interesting. I recommend it, whether you're familiar with the events that inspired it or not.
  • jjnxn
    March 30, 2011
    jjnxn
    An interesting and little known story of the fight by a group of women for the simple right of equal pay for equal work that set a standard that really changed the work a day world for all women. There are so many high quality performances among the cast it's hard to single anyon... read moree out but Sally Hawkins anchors the movie with a strong centred performance. Geraldine James, Rosamund Pike and particularly Miranda Richardson, she's wonderfully flinty, all do work that is the essence of what supporting performances should do for a picture. They build upon and strengthen the main idea showing the many levels and layers to the issue at hand. It's a shame the film didn't draw more attention at Oscar time, all these women are worthy. Bob Hoskins is also terrific as a more enlightened coworker. The director keeps the picture moving along making sure that even if side stories are shown they still relate in some meaningful way to the main thrust of the film. Worth your while.
  • DrZeek
    March 28, 2011
    DrZeek
    Rita O'Grady: All right, um, everybody out!
  • fb1144932598
    September 4, 2011
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    I absolutely adored this little English bulldog who wound up changing the course of history by defying Ford Motor Company in the struggle for women's rights. Sally Hawkins was totally believable as the simple housewife and "unskilled" laborer, Rita O'Grady who forced Ford to begi... read moren to level the playing field for women's pay. Her grit and sheer force of will brought the multi-national corporation to its knees. The supporting cast was phenomenal as well. I did not detect one false note. Rosamund Pike, as the wife of the plant manager was riveting. Her portrayal as an extremely intelligent woman relegated to the role of trophy wife gave off sparks. Bob Hoskins often said as much with his facial expressions as any line of dialog could ever convey. A pleasure to watch him work. The costumes were terrific, perfectly evoking the era of the mid to late sixties. And the story was nothing short of compelling. I watched it twice in quick succession and found it equally riveting both times. This evoked tears, cheers and full belly laughs all in the space of a couple of minutes. This is why I watch movies!

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Critic Reviews

Roger Moore
January 12, 2011
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

It's a cheeky and uplifting "inspired-by-a-true-story" tale that overcomes its predictability with sparkling performances, a dash of wit and a lot of heart. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
January 7, 2011
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

A spirited look -- well written, beautifully acted, full of uplift -- at lovably cheeky heroines on the march for a little respect. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
January 1, 2011
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

It's a nice breather indeed. Full Review

Colin Covert
December 30, 2010
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

It's an entertaining, humanist slice of social history scored with a soundtrack of upbeat late-'60s radio hits. Full Review

Bill Goodykoontz
December 24, 2010
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic

Everything about "Made in Dagenham" is predictable. But thanks to Hawkins and the other women involved, it's entertaining as well. Full Review

Carrie Rickey
December 23, 2010
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer

To the extent that this mostly sunny excursion succeeds, it's due to the irrepressible Hawkins. Full Review

J. R. Jones
December 23, 2010
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

[A] condescending exercise in you-go-girl uplift Full Review

James Berardinelli
December 21, 2010
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

Despite a tremendous performance by Hawkins, I was never engaged by the struggle of these women. Their fight may have been historical in its impact, but there's little sense that the personal stakes a... Full Review

Rick Groen
December 3, 2010
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

This time out, with a few exceptions, the inspiration feels solid and earned, not saccharine and contrived. Full Review

Ethan Alter
November 25, 2010
Ethan Alter, Hollywood Reporter

Feels as factory-assembled as one of the Ford cars glimpsed in the movie. Full Review

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    • Reporter 1: What if Mrs. Castle says no?
    • Reporter 2: Yeah, how will you cope then?
    • Rita O'Grady: How will we cope? How will we cope? We're women. Now please stop asking stupid questions.
    • Rita O'Grady: Look I know you're not mentioning it because you're being polite and everything, but that day when we met in the corridor, well, I was really upset, and I never really use that type of language.
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