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42

In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.

7.2(1,952)20132h 8m
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Where to watch 42 in United States

42 is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 24 May 2026.

About 42

42 is a 2013 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Brian Helgeland, starring Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford and Nicole Beharie. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 1,952 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 42 in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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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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Themes & keywords

sportsbaseballbiographyracial segregationbased on true storyracial tensionracial prejudicebrooklyn dodgers1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 42 in United States?+

In United States, you can stream 42 on Starz Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is 42 on Netflix?+

42 is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel.

How long is 42?+

42 has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in 42?+

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

When did 42 come out?+

42 is a 2013 movie directed by Brian Helgeland.

What genre is 42?+

42 is Drama film.

Who directed 42?+

42 was directed by Brian Helgeland.

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