42

42 tells the inspiring story of Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, achieving stardom, opening the doors for others and marking a key victory in the Civil Rights movement. Boseman’s performance as Robinson marked his breakthrough, years before he was cast as Marvel’s Black Panther. The innately charismatic performer’s dedication to his craft is on full display; in fact, Boseman mimicked Robinson’s mannerisms so well — down to how he ran the bases — that Robinson’s widow, Rachel, remarked on the similarities and gave him her blessing. Named after Robinson’s jersey number, the sole number to be retired across all Major League Baseball, 42 is an inspiring ode to a titan of both baseball and American history — one whose accomplishments on and off the field still resonate today. DIR/SCR Brian Helgeland; PROD Thomas Tull. U.S., 2013, color, 128 min. RATED PG-13

Run Time: 128 Minutes

Opening Date: Friday, July 03, 2026

Genre: Sports

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