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The Most Hated Woman in America

6.220171h 31mMovieCrimeDrama

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

DirectorTommy O'Haver
WritersTommy O'Haver·Irene Turner
ProducersTommy O'Haver·Max Handelman

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Cast · Directed by Tommy O'Haver

MLMelissa Leo
Melissa Leo
Madalyn Murray O'Hair
JLJosh Lucas
Josh Lucas
David Waters
MCMichael Chernus
Michael Chernus
Jon Garth Murray
RCRory Cochrane
Rory Cochrane
Gary Karr
VKVincent Kartheiser
Vincent Kartheiser
William J. Murray III
ASAdam Scott
Adam Scott
Jack Ferguson
JTJuno Temple
Juno Temple
Robin Murray O'Hair
SKSally Kirkland
Sally Kirkland
Lena Christina
BSBrandon Mychal Smith
Brandon Mychal Smith
Roy Collier
AFAlex Frost
Alex Frost
Danny Fry
PFPeter Fonda
Peter Fonda
Reverend Harrington
JZJosé Zúñiga
José Zúñiga
Detective Campos

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The Most Hated Woman in America is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

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Yes — The Most Hated Woman in America is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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Is The Most Hated Woman in America based on a true story?

Yes — The Most Hated Woman in America is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).