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Race is a 2016 biographical sports drama film about African-American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, the film stars Stephan James as Owens, and co-stars Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt and Carice van Houten.
- $25.1 million
- Rachel Portman
- $5 million
Feb 19, 2016 · Race: Directed by Stephen Hopkins. With Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Eli Goree, Shanice Banton. Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
- (40K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Stephen Hopkins
- 2016-02-19
Feb 17, 2016 · The Race true story reveals that during Jesse Owens' and Luz Long's intense long jump battle (a moment depicted in the movie) the two became friends. Long is indeed noted for giving Owens advice during the qualifying round. After fouling on his first two attempts, Owens was nearly out of the competition when Long advised him to jump from a few ...
Amid racial tensions in the U.S. and abroad, track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens goes for gold and glory at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin in this biopic. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Stephen Hopkins
- 134 min
Feb 19, 2016 · Apr 12, 2017 Full Review Anne Brodie AWFJ.org Race concerns Jesse Owens the barrier-breaking Olympian. An incredible story, well told. Sep 29, 2021 Full Review Leigh Paatsch ...
- (160)
- Stephen Hopkins
- PG-13
- Stephan James
Race. HD. The rise of Jesse Owens from college track-and-field superstar to Olympic legend, winning four gold medals in the 1936 Games. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. HD.
In the 1930s, Jesse Owens is a young man who is the first in his family to go to college. Going to Ohio State to train under its track and field coach, Larry Snyder, the young African American athlete quickly impresses with his tremendous potential that suggests Olympic material. However, as Owens struggles both with the obligations of his life ...
