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Apr 12, 2013 · In 1946, Jackie Robinson is a Black League baseball player who never takes racism lying down. Branch Rickey is a Major League team executive with a bold idea. To that end, Rickey recruits Robinson to break the unspoken color line as the first modern African American Major League player.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Brian Helgeland
- 2013-04-12
Apr 12, 2013 · 42 is an earnest, inspirational, and respectfully told biography of an influential American sports icon, though it might be a little too safe and old-fashioned for some. Read Critics Reviews ...
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- Brian Helgeland
- PG-13
- Chadwick Boseman
Severe 70 of 123 found this severe. Racial slurs are said throughout the film. 43 uses of the n-word, one use of "kike", one use of "wop", about two uses of "sh_t", four GD words, a few uses of "b_tch" and some other milder language. A characters throws out an anti-semetic remark.
On Rotten Tomatoes, 42 holds an approval rating of 81% based on 197 reviews, with an average rating of 6.90/10. The website's critics consensus reads, " 42 is an earnest, inspirational, and respectfully told biography of an influential American sports icon, though it might be a little too safe and old-fashioned for some."
Apr 12, 2013 · Why is 42 rated PG-13? 42 is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for thematic elements including language. Violence: Black characters are bullied and discriminated against throughout the film. A man is intentionally hit in the head with a baseball bat and slashed on the leg with cleats.
Apr 12, 2013 · 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.
