Movie

42

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

★ 7.2(1,957)20132h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Brian Helgeland
Release date: 2013-04-12
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $95,020,213
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Legendary Pictures

42 — trailer

About 42

42 is a 2013 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Brian Helgeland, starring Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford and Nicole Beharie. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 1,957 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 42 in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Alan Tudyk

Ben Chapman

Hamish Linklater

Ralph Branca

T. R. Knight

Harold Parrott

John C. McGinley

Red Barber

Toby Huss

Clyde Sukeforth

Themes & keywords

sportsbaseballbiographyracial segregationbased on true storyracial tensionracial prejudicebrooklyn dodgers1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 42 in United Arab Emirates?+

42 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is 42 on Netflix?+

42 is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is 42?+

42 has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in 42?+

42 stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni and Ryan Merriman.

When did 42 come out?+

42 is a 2013 movie directed by Brian Helgeland.

What genre is 42?+

42 is Drama film.

Who directed 42?+

42 was directed by Brian Helgeland.