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Race

2016Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A cathartic, nostalgic drama movie about sports and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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  • Jesse Owens
  • 1936 Olympics
  • Sports Drama
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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Hopkins

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Facts

February 19, 2016 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
February 19, 2016
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
Canada, Germany
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Oscar Bait, Historical Domain Character +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Oscar Bait
  • Historical Domain Character
  • Sub-Par Supremacist
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Hollywood History
  • 10-Minute Retirement
  • Career-Ending Injury
  • Warts and All
  • Biopic
  • All Germans Are Nazis
  • Based on a True Story

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Race?"

Questions about Race

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Race?

In the United States, Race streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Race worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Race okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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.