42

42

2013-04-12 2h 8m
Drama
7.2
User Score
1908 votes

"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.

Brian Helgeland

Director

Brian Helgeland

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$40,000,000

Revenue

$95,020,213

Runtime

2h 8m

Release Date

2013-04-12

Recommendations

Reviews

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

2022-08-19T23:10:25.095Z

**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.