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42 (2013)

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42 (2013)

Overview

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.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

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.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film's central narrative critiques systemic racial discrimination and celebrates the individual courage required to overcome it, aligning with progressive values of social justice and equality.

The movie '42' features a historically accurate and diverse cast centered around a Black protagonist, reflecting the racial landscape of its setting. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional white supremacist attitudes and systemic racism prevalent in 1940s America, making the struggle against racial injustice a central theme.

Secondary

The film portrays Christianity as a profound source of moral conviction and strength, particularly through Branch Rickey, whose devout Methodist faith compels him to integrate baseball, and Jackie Robinson, who draws resilience from his beliefs. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the faith, showcasing it as a catalyst for combating racial injustice.

The film '42' is a historical drama centered on Jackie Robinson's fight against racial prejudice in baseball. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore, the portrayal is N/A.

The film '42' is a biographical sports drama about Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it address issues related to transgender identity or experiences.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "42" is a historical biopic depicting real-life figures from baseball history. All major characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts, with no instances of a gender swap.

The film "42" is a biopic about Jackie Robinson, a real historical figure. All major historical characters, including Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the historical figures. Therefore, no race swaps are present.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.5
The Movie Database logo
7.2

Critic Ratings

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8.1
Metacritic logo
6.2

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