42
“In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.”
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About
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
as Jackie Robinson
Harrison Ford
as Branch Rickey
Nicole Beharie
as Rachel Robinson
Christopher Meloni
as Leo Durocher
Ryan Merriman
as Dixie Walker
Lucas Black
as Pee Wee Reese
André Holland
as Wendell Smith
Alan Tudyk
as Ben Chapman
Hamish Linklater
as Ralph Branca
T. R. Knight
as Harold Parrott
John C. McGinley
as Red Barber
Toby Huss
as Clyde Sukeforth
Max Gail
as Burt Shotton
Brad Beyer
as Kirby Higbe
James Pickens Jr.
as Mr. Brock
Gino Anthony Pesi
as Joe Garagiola
Brett Cullen
as Clay Hopper
Jesse Luken
as Eddie Stanky
Jamey Holliday
as Pete Reiser
Derek Phillips
as Bobby Bragan
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About 42
“In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.”
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. Running 128 minutes.
42 Cast and Characters
The cast features Chadwick Boseman (as Jackie Robinson), Harrison Ford (as Branch Rickey), Nicole Beharie (as Rachel Robinson), Christopher Meloni (as Leo Durocher), and Ryan Merriman (as Dixie Walker). Their performances are a major reason 42 has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch 42 NowWhy People Are Watching 42
42 flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch 42 online for free?
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How long is 42?
42 runs for 128 minutes (about 2.1 hours).
Is 42 good? What's the rating?
42 holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 1,957 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of 42?
The main cast includes Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, and Christopher Meloni, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is 42 available in English?
Yes — 42 was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was 42 released?
42 was released in 2013.
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Where can I watch 42 for free?
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What is 42 about?
42 is a Drama English-language film. 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.
When was 42 released?
42 was released on April 12, 2013. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. The film was produced by Legendary Pictures.
Who stars in 42?
42 stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie and Christopher Meloni. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is 42 available in HD?
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