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Play trailer Poster for 42 PG-13 Released Apr 12, 2013 2h 8m Biography History Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Yes, it has its forgivable offenses of oversimplification, sunny optimism, Disney-like gloss, and convenient revision, but the film succeeds in its primary goal to inspire the viewer. Rated: 4/5 Oct 13, 2024 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film The rest of the supporting cast, including Nicole Beharie who plays Mrs. Robinson, is pretty bad and struggle to deliver quality lines. Rated: C+ Aug 23, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Brian H Boseman is wonderful and makes the movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review Conrad C A solid inspirational movie which touches on gritty subject matter while keeping to a feel-good story. It could've gone deeper, but we are grateful for what we get. The movie focuses a lot on some unexpected characters, and at the expense of even knowing the names of Robinson's teammates at the end of the film. Ford puts in a good performance, but I wish he had felt a little less like a co-lead and let the focus stay more on Boseman. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review Rosana B Independeste dos motivos, que coragem de Branch Rickey, a frente de seu tempo, merecia até mesmo um filme sobre si, lutando contra tudo e contra todos, pela igualdade racial, coisa linda, filme homenagem maravilhoso, para nunca nos esqueçamos do passado para que esses absurdos nunca se repitam (como se fosse fácil, mas a luta continua, sempre) chorei horrores, doí demais, entretanto são as cenas de empatia, que me tocam mais profundamente que o racismo… Perfeito, necessário e magnífico... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Ronald R Great Movie!!!! Highly Recommended!!!! A++ 🍿🎥🍿 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Dan R Story pays respect to a true American sports hero, Chadwick Boseman portrayed this wonderfully. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Maureen B Really great movie. 2 thumbs up Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Thomas Tull
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
Runtime
2h 8m
Sound Mix
Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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