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7.2/10 • 1.9K

2013-04-122h 8m

Drama

In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.

In 1946, Branch Rickey, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous color line when he signed Jackie Robinson to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.

Directors
Brian Helgeland
Editors
Kevin Stitt

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Chadwick Boseman

    Chadwick Boseman

    Jackie Robinson

  2. Harrison Ford

    Harrison Ford

    Branch Rickey

  3. Nicole Beharie

    Nicole Beharie

    Rachel Robinson

  4. Christopher Meloni

    Christopher Meloni

    Leo Durocher

  5. Ryan Merriman

    Ryan Merriman

    Dixie Walker

  6. Lucas Black

    Lucas Black

    Pee Wee Reese

  7. André Holland

    André Holland

    Wendell Smith

  8. Alan Tudyk

    Alan Tudyk

    Ben Chapman

  9. Hamish Linklater

    Hamish Linklater

    Ralph Branca

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The Movie Mob

Aug 19, 2022

9/10

Overall : An incredibly inspiring story told with gravitas, quality, skill, and class. To see a film celebrate the character, resilience, and endurance of a man that withstood prejudice, violence, and bigotry without returning hatred with hatred is just inspiring—brilliant cast with incredible performances. The film focuses on the maturity and bravery of Robinson in overcoming enormous opposition. 42 tells the story well while still capturing the weight and pressure of each moment of the game. I could see Robinson’s skill as well as his motivation and resolve. This movie portrays the sport of baseball well but is ultimately about the power of character in the face of overwhelming opposition and how it can change attitudes, hearts, and minds.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$40,000,000.00
Revenue
$95,020,213.00
Keywords
sportsbaseballbiographyracial segregationracial tensionracial prejudicebrooklyn dodgers1940s