42 (2013)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,922 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2013-04-12
Runtime: 128 minutes
Where to watch 42
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US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
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.
42 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that 42 dramatizes Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier while enduring racism.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts racial hostility and threats of violence, though restrained for a PG-13 biography.
- Language: Moderate — Includes racial slurs and prejudiced language reflecting the historical setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson
- Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey
- Nicole Beharie as Rachel Robinson
- Christopher Meloni as Leo Durocher
- Ryan Merriman as Dixie Walker
- Lucas Black as Pee Wee Reese
- André Holland as Wendell Smith
- Alan Tudyk as Ben Chapman
- Hamish Linklater as Ralph Branca
- T. R. Knight as Harold Parrott
42 FAQ
Is 42 good?
42 has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch 42?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is 42 OK for kids?
42 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that 42 dramatizes Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier while enduring racism.
What movies are like 42?
If you liked 42, try The Banker, To Kill a Mockingbird, Big George Foreman and The Help.