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Battle of the Sexes

2017Movie2 h 1 minPG-13

72

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A nostalgic, hopeful drama movie about sports and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

He made a bet. She made history.

The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.

Feels like

Biographical Sports Drama
1970s Historical Setting
Gender Equality
Billie Jean King
Tennis
Social Commentary
Character-Driven
Nostalgic Feel

Crew

Directed by: Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton
Written by: Simon Beaufoy
Produced by: Danny Boyle, Christian Colson, Robert Graf
Music by: Nicholas Britell

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Facts

September 22, 2017 · 2 h 1 min · PG-13

Released: September 22, 2017
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Comedy, History
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Budget: $25 million
Box office: $13 million
Available in: 80 countries
Keywords: based on true story

Tropes

Expository Hairstyle Change, Decoy Protagonist, Unexpected Virgin +9

Expository Hairstyle Change
Decoy Protagonist
Unexpected Virgin
Gayngst
Men Are Strong, Women Are Pretty
Failed a Spot Check
Lysistrata Gambit
As Himself
Silk Hiding Steel
Product Placement
One-Steve Limit
Sports Hero Backstory

12 of 76 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Battle of the Sexes?"

Questions about Battle of the Sexes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Battle of the Sexes?

In the United States, Battle of the Sexes streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 52 other countries.

Is Battle of the Sexes worth watching?

72

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Battle of the Sexes okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Battle of the Sexes make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Battle of the Sexes good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Battle of the Sexes a box office flop?

Budget$25 million

Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 51% of its budget.

What tropes does Battle of the Sexes use?

Expository Hairstyle ChangeDecoy ProtagonistUnexpected VirginGayngstMen Are Strong, Women Are PrettyFailed a Spot CheckLysistrata GambitAs HimselfSilk Hiding SteelProduct PlacementOne-Steve LimitSports Hero Backstoryand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 tropes for it, including Expository Hairstyle Change, Decoy Protagonist, and Unexpected Virgin.