Where can I watch 42 (2013)?

In US, 42 is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 42 worth watching?

42 holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

42 stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni and Ryan Merriman.

When was 42 released?

42 was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.

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42 (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 2013, 42 is a drama film directed by Brian Helgeland, running about 128 minutes. “In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous colour line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.

Who’s in it. 42 stars Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson, Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey, Nicole Beharie as Rachel Robinson and Christopher Meloni as Leo Durocher, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, 42 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $95M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel 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 42 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 42 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch 42 (2013)?: In US, 42 is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 42 worth watching?: 42 holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in 42?: 42 stars Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni and Ryan Merriman.
When was 42 released?: 42 was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.