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42

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 8m
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Chadwick Boseman in 42 (2013)
The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.
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In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the... Read allIn 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process.In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and faces considerable racism in the process.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
94K
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POPULARITY
2,365
220
  • Director
    • Brian Helgeland
  • Writer
    • Brian Helgeland
  • Stars
    • Chadwick Boseman
    • T.R. Knight
    • Harrison Ford
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  • Director
    • Brian Helgeland
  • Writer
    • Brian Helgeland
  • Stars
    • Chadwick Boseman
    • T.R. Knight
    • Harrison Ford
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    • 271User reviews
    • 176Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 21 nominations

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    Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman
    • Jackie Robinson
    T.R. Knight
    T.R. Knight
    • Harold Parrott
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Branch Rickey
    Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie
    • Rachel Robinson
    Christopher Meloni
    Christopher Meloni
    • Leo Durocher
    Ryan Merriman
    Ryan Merriman
    • Dixie Walker
    Lucas Black
    Lucas Black
    • Pee Wee Reese
    André Holland
    André Holland
    • Wendell Smith
    • (as Andre Holland)
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Ben Chapman
    Hamish Linklater
    Hamish Linklater
    • Ralph Branca
    John C. McGinley
    John C. McGinley
    • Red Barber
    Toby Huss
    Toby Huss
    • Clyde Sukeforth
    Max Gail
    Max Gail
    • Burt Shotton
    Brad Beyer
    Brad Beyer
    • Kirby Higbe
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Mr. Brock
    Gino Anthony Pesi
    Gino Anthony Pesi
    • Joe Garagiola
    Brett Cullen
    Brett Cullen
    • Clay Hopper
    Jesse Luken
    Jesse Luken
    • Eddie Stanky
    • Director
      • Brian Helgeland
    • Writer
      • Brian Helgeland
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    • Trivia
      In 1997, baseball commissioner Bud Selig universally retired Jackie Robinson's number, 42. The handful of players still wearing the number were allowed to keep it. As of 2014, barring special requests or approval, no major league player will wear #42 again.
    • Goofs
      In the film, that Leo Durocher is suspended for his affair with a married woman. In reality, he was suspended for reported links to gamblers.
    • Quotes

      Pee Wee Reese: Maybe tomorrow, we'll all wear 42, so nobody could tell us apart.

    • Connections
      Featured in Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Episode #10.371 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Good Rockin' Tonight
      Written Roy Brown

      Performed by Wynonie Harris

      Courtesy of Gusto Records, Inc.

    User reviews271

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    Inspirational, Educational and Humorous Story of An American Legend
    "42" tells the story of the American legend Jackie Robinson, the first African-American major league baseball player. This film takes place in the 1940s when racism and segregation were very prominent, so Jackie has to overcome many challenges and deal with the doubt and judgment people have towards him. With the support of journalist Wendell Smith (Andre Holland), Rachel Robinson (Nicole Beharie) and Dodger's owner Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), Jackie proves he has what it takes to make it.

    I really love this film. Not only is "42" educational, but it also has a sense of humor, wit and a whole lot of inspiration. This film captures the hardships that not only Jackie and his family dealt with, but also the hatred that was shown towards the people that supported him. I really like the cinematography and the way the camera angles are able to capture the movement of the players and the unspoken communication between the team members. The costume and set design is also very well done and accurate for that time period.

    My favorite character is Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) because he really shows emotion in a realistic way. Jackie is faced with challenge after challenge, but always overcomes, and Chadwick did a phenomenal job of displaying all that was going through his characters mind with nothing but a simple expression. Chadwick also captured Jackie's spunk and defiance towards the norms. Jackie Robinson is such an inspirational person and character. At any given moment he could have given up, let down the people that looked up to him, believe all the hate that was thrown at him, but he didn't, and that's what makes him a hero. I believe Jackie is a character that every man, woman and child can look up to and find inspiration in.

    My favorite scene is when Jackie plays one of his first games as a Dodger. The manager of the opposing team is very slanderous and vile towards Jackie. He calls out awful racial slurs while Jackie is out on the field, but Jackie knows if he did anything about it he would be the one who gets punished. Finally after the other Dodgers had enough, Eddie Stanky marched over to the opposing team and told the manager to sit down. He knows he is breaking the rules, but when he sees a team member of his being harped on he takes a chance and stands up of for him. This scene shows that the color of one's skin doesn't matter and that Eddie would have done that for any one of his teammates. It's a wonderful example of equity and sportsmanship and it is very moving.

    I give "42" 5 out of 5 stars because it is touching, funny, educational and inspirational. It's rated PG-13 which I agree with because it does run a bit long and younger children may find it hard to sit through, but it also contains a lot of racial slurs and slanderous language that may be hard for children to understand.

    Reviewed by KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Raven Devanney, age 15. For video review, go to kidsfirst dot org.
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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 42: The Jackie Robinson Story
    • Filming locations
      • Engel Stadium, Chattanooga, TN
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Legendary Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $95,059,709
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,487,144
      • Apr 14, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,510,197
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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