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12/04/2013 Drama 2h 8m
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In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.

Overview

In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball facing unabashed racism from the public, the press and other players.

  1. Brian Helgeland

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Chadwick Boseman

    Jackie Robinson

  2. Harrison Ford

    Branch Rickey

  3. Nicole Beharie

    Rachel Robinson

  4. Christopher Meloni

    Leo Durocher

  5. Ryan Merriman

    Dixie Walker

  6. Lucas Black

    Pee Wee Reese

  7. André Holland

    Wendell Smith

  8. Alan Tudyk

    Ben Chapman

  9. Hamish Linklater

    Ralph Branca

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Reviews

A review by The Movie Mob
Written by The Movie Mob on 2022-08-19
**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 th...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$40,000,000.00

Revenue
$95,020,213.00

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