The Jackie Robinson Story (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1950, The Jackie Robinson Story is a drama and family film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 76 minutes. “You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.
Who’s in it. The Jackie Robinson Story stars Jackie Robinson as himself, Ruby Dee as Rae Robinson, Minor Watson as Branch Rickey, President Brooklyn Dodgers and Louise Beavers as Jackie's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Jackie Robinson Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jackie Robinson Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jackie Robinson Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)?
- In US, The Jackie Robinson Story is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jackie Robinson Story worth watching?
- The Jackie Robinson Story holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jackie Robinson Story?
- The Jackie Robinson Story stars Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers and Richard Lane.
- When was The Jackie Robinson Story released?
- The Jackie Robinson Story was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.