42
“In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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42 - Official Trailer 2 [HD]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-12
Top Cast
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Chadwick Boseman
Jackie Robinson
Harrison Ford
Branch Rickey
Nicole Beharie
Rachel Robinson
Christopher Meloni
Leo Durocher
Ryan Merriman
Dixie Walker
Lucas Black
Pee Wee Reese
André Holland
Wendell Smith
Alan Tudyk
Ben Chapman
Hamish Linklater
Ralph Branca
T. R. Knight
Harold Parrott
John C. McGinley
Red Barber
Toby Huss
Clyde Sukeforth
Max Gail
Burt Shotton
Brad Beyer
Kirby Higbe
James Pickens Jr.
Mr. Brock
Gino Anthony Pesi
Joe Garagiola
Brett Cullen
Clay Hopper
Jesse Luken
Eddie Stanky
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 16, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.38x
+$55M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Helgeland
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- 42
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $95M
- Production Studios
- Legendary Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Helgeland
Brian Helgeland
Mark Isham
Don Burgess, Michael Burgess
Peter McNulty, Kevin Stitt
Dick Cook, Jason Clark, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Tull
Producer
Brian Helgeland
Director
Brian Helgeland
Screenplay
Peter McNulty
Editor
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Richard Hoover
Production Design
Kevin Stitt
Editor
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Allan Graf
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 42
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What is 42 about?
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.
Who directed 42?
42 was directed by Brian Helgeland.
Who stars in 42?
The principal cast of 42 includes Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman.
When was 42 released and how long is it?
42 was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of 42?
42 had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $95M at the worldwide box office (2.38 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for 42?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 42 was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 42?
42 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).