42 (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
In 1946, Jackie Robinson is a Negro 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 c...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Overview
In 1946, Jackie Robinson is a Negro 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 c...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
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Primary
The film's central narrative critiques systemic racial discrimination and celebrates the individual courage required to overcome it, aligning with progressive values of social justice and equality.
The movie '42' features a historically accurate and diverse cast centered around a Black protagonist, reflecting the racial landscape of its setting. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional white supremacist attitudes and systemic racism prevalent in 1940s America, making the struggle against racial injustice a central theme.
Secondary
The film '42' is a historical drama centered on Jackie Robinson's fight against racial prejudice in baseball. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore, the portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "42" is a historical biopic depicting real-life figures from baseball history. All major characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts, with no instances of a gender swap.
The film "42" is a biopic about Jackie Robinson, a real historical figure. All major historical characters, including Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the historical figures. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.2
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