42

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2 hr. 8 min.

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In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, Robinson demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.

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Critics Consensus

42 is an earnest, inspirational, and respectfully told biography of an influential American sports icon, though it might be a little too safe and old-fashioned for some.

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Maureen B

Really great movie. 2 thumbs up

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Tyler S

Trying to become a baseball fan and I feel like learning about one of America's most influential baseball players is a great start. Obviously did not know a lot about Jackie Robinson before watching this, but now I know a good bit. Great film!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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Jester T

Wonderful film! Chadwick Boseman plays Jackie to a T. I believe this is the best Robinson film I've ever seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Pippa B

An inspirational sports movie about an all-time great. The two main roles

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/24

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Brian R

After seeing so many clips of it on YouTube, I decided to watch this movie. Even though I'm not a big sports fan, I found myself invested in the baseball part of the story, just as much as the rest of the film. Every actor was great, but Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman's performances completely knocked it out of the park. They were great in their respective roles. The movie is very faithful to the real story of Jackie Robinson, which is always a plus.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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Joel H

If you know the basic story of Jackie Robinson's baseball career, then you pretty much know what 42 is going to be. It rounds the bases on all the plot points you'd expect in a film like this. However, what really makes 42 stand out among the crowd of inspirational sports movies is Chadwick Boseman. He is so charismatic and sincere in his role as Robinson. This movie made me feel a variety of emotions, including anger & frustration, but what it really does is inspire. It teaches that you can stand strong in the face of adversity, and that there is good amidst all the bad one can find in this world.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/03/23

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Brian Helgeland

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Chadwick Boseman

Jackie Robinson

Harrison Ford

Branch Rickey

Nicole Beharie

Rachel Robinson

Christopher Meloni

Leo Durocher

Ryan Merriman

Dixie Walker

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

This honorable and enlightening film pays due respect to Jackie Robinson -- a sports legend and courageous American hero.

Mar 7, 2017

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

A dramatization of what Robinson did and what it required, 42 will not disappoint.

Rated: 3/4

May 7, 2014

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Mary F. Pols

TIME Magazine

It's not easy to play a stoic, but Boseman anchors the movie, and when he smiles, 42, already such a warm story of such cold times, gets even brighter.

May 7, 2014

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

While it’s not a perfect film, it’s yet another example of how this great sport is fertile ground for quality storytelling.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 20, 2022

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

42 is more than just a baseball movie but the story of a hero.

Nov 5, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It's as if the film is trying to meet a quota, doling out emotional moments, enough adversity for any underdog, and a touch of manipulation.

Rated: 6/10

Dec 3, 2020

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Synopsis

In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, Robinson demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.

Director: Brian Helgeland
Executive Producer: Dick Cook, Jon Jashni, Jason Clark
Screenwriter: Brian Helgeland
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Legendary Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 12, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $95.1M
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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