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"In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness."
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.
Starring
Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie
Box Office
$95.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
42 earned $95.0M worldwide on a $40.0M budget — a 138% return on investment.
Year context
42 was released 13 years ago in 2013.
42 is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 8m.
CAST (20)
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
JH
Jamey Holliday
Pete Reiser
Derek Phillips
Bobby Bragan
BOX OFFICE
$40.0M
Budget
$95.0M
Revenue
+138%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
128 min (2h 8m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (1,918 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$40,000,000
Box Office
$95,020,213
Profit
+$55,020,213
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is 42?
42 has a runtime of 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Who stars in 42?
The cast of 42 includes Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman.
How much did 42 make at the box office?
42 earned $95,020,213 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $40,000,000.
What is the rating of 42?
42 has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 1,918 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama