42

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

20132h 8m7.2(2,013 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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.

42 (2013) is a drama film directed by Brian Helgeland. It stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, and Nicole Beharie. The film runs for 2 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 2,013 votes.

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Director

Brian Helgeland

Cast

Chadwick Boseman

Jackie Robinson

Harrison Ford

Branch Rickey

Nicole Beharie

Rachel Robinson

Christopher Meloni

Leo Durocher

Ryan Merriman

Dixie Walker

Lucas Black

Pee Wee Reese

André Holland

Wendell Smith

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Frequently Asked Questions About 42

Where can I watch 42?

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Who stars in 42?

42 stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, and Christopher Meloni, and was directed by Brian Helgeland.

How long is 42?

42 has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes.

When did 42 come out?

42 was released in 2013.

What genre is 42?

42 is a drama film.

Is 42 worth watching?

42 holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.