42 (2013)

42 tells the true story of Jackie Robinson, the baseball player who, in 1947, broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers signed him to play in the modern era. The film follows Robinson’s journey from the Negro Leagues into the hostile world of the majors, where he, his wife and family endure relentless racism from opposing players, fans and sections of the press. Rickey’s calculated gamble and Robinson’s vow to respond to abuse without retaliation create a tense moral and emotional conflict that plays out both on and off the field. Watching 42 you’ll get gritty period detail and tense, well-staged game sequences alongside intimate family moments and moral drama. Expect gutting scenes of abuse and humiliation, balanced by courageous, uplifting moments as Robinson finds allies and forces the sport — and much of the country — to confront its prejudices. The film blends sports excitement with a powerful civil‑rights story, delivering both emotional weight and inspiring triumph. Ideal for viewers who want a moving, historically grounded drama about courage, dignity and change.

Actors: Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford

Director: Brian Helgeland

Runtime: 128 min

Genres: Biography, Drama, Sport

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