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Seen it?2013 | 128 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Hurricane or Richard Jewell, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$98 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 302K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Helgeland
- Chadwick BosemanJackie Robinson
- Harrison FordBranch Rickey
- Nicole BeharieRachel Robinson
- Christopher MeloniLeo Durocher
- Ryan MerrimanDixie Walker
- Lucas BlackPee Wee Reese
- André HollandWendell Smith
- Alan TudykBen Chapman
- Hamish LinklaterRalph Branca
- T. R. KnightHarold Parrott