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Race

2016·Movie
2h 14min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic566.5Rotten Tomatoes64%77%

Where to watch

Netflix

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What's your score?

Your score

Race fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The incredible true story of gold medal champion Jesse Owens

Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
Jesse Owens1936 OlympicsSports DramaBiopicHistorical AccountRacial PrejudiceTriumph Over AdversityInspirationalPolitical BackdropUnderdog Story

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Hopkins
Written by:
Anna Waterhouse, Joe Shrapnel
Produced by:
Stephen Hopkins, Suzanne Smith Crowley, Randi Wells
Composed by:
Rachel Portman, Claude La Haye, Jean-Philippe St-Laurent

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Race

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Race legally?

Netflix

Race is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Race worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Race rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Race?

2 h 14 min

Race runs 2 h 14 min.

Is Race based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Race?

Critics60
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Race higher (71) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Race a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$25 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What language is Race in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Canada, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Race?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Race in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Race use?

Bittersweet EndingOscar BaitHistorical Domain CharacterSub-Par SupremacistDouble-Meaning TitleHollywood History10-Minute RetirementCareer-Ending InjuryWarts and AllBiopicAll Germans Are NazisBased on a True Storyand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Race, including Bittersweet Ending, Oscar Bait, Historical Domain Character.