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Race

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2016 | 134 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Chariots of Fire, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    5 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $25 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 76K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Hopkins

  • Stephan JamesJesse Owens
  • Jason SudeikisLarry Snyder
  • Eli GoreeDave Albritton
  • Shanice BantonRuth Solomon
  • Carice van HoutenLeni Riefenstahl
  • Jeremy IronsAvery Brundage
  • William HurtJeremiah Mahoney
  • David KrossCarl "Luz" Long
  • Jonathan HigginsDean Cromwell
  • Tony CurranLawson Robertson