42

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

Apr 12 2013 PG-13 2h 8m
Biography, Drama, Sport

In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous colour line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) 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.

Official Trailer
Plot

In 1946, Jackie Robinson is a Negro League baseball player who never takes racism lying down. Branch Rickey is a Major League team executive with a bold idea. To that end, Rickey recruits Robinson to break the unspoken color line as the first modern African American Major League player. As both anticipate, this proves a major challenge for Robinson and his family as they endure unrelenting racist hostility on and off the field, from player and fan alike. As Jackie struggles against his nature to endure such abuse without complaint, he finds allies and hope where he least expects it.

Written by

Brian Helgeland

Directed by

Brian Helgeland

Cast

Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 21 nominations total

Trailers
42 - Official Trailer 1 [HD]
42 - Official Trailer 2 [HD]
Teasers
42 - #1 Movie in America
42 - Extended TV Spot
Scores
# of Votes
108,128
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
62
Popularity
NA