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The Jesse Owens Story

1984Movie2 h 54 minG

DramaHistory
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–60%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Richard Irving
Written by
Harold Gast
Produced by
Harold Gast
Music by
Michel Legrand

Everyone

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Facts

July 9, 1984 · 2 h 54 min · G

Released
July 9, 1984
Runtime
2 h 54 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Jesse Owens Story?"

Questions about The Jesse Owens Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Jesse Owens Story worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Jesse Owens Story okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Jesse Owens Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.