The Most Hated Woman in America

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The Most Hated Woman in America

2017

1h 31m

6.1(224 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.

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26 members

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Melissa Leo

Madalyn Murray O'Hair

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Josh Lucas

David Waters

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Michael Chernus

Jon Garth Murray

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Rory Cochrane

Gary Karr

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Vincent Kartheiser

William J. Murray III

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Adam Scott

Jack Ferguson

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Juno Temple

Robin Murray O'Hair

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Sally Kirkland

Lena Christina

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Brandon Mychal Smith

Roy Collier

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Alex Frost

Danny Fry

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Peter Fonda

Reverend Harrington

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José Zúñiga

Detective Campos

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Marco Sanchez

Frank Gonzalez

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Ryan Cutrona

Pup

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Anthony Vitale

Mark Sparrow

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Ward Roberts

Leon Penski

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David Gueriera

Bob Fry

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Anna Camp

Mrs. Lutz

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Andy Walken

Young Bill Jr.

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David Henry Begin

Young Jon Garth

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Lynn Telzer

Teen Susan

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Vivienne Taylor

Prayer Girl

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Alycen Malone

50's Housewife #1

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Frankie Sims

AA Member

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Vernon Courteaux

Atheist

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Danya LaBelle

FBI Agent Smith

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