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The Jackie Robinson Story

1950Movie1 h 17 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Alfred E. Green
Produced by
Mort Briskin

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Facts

May 16, 1950 · 1 h 17 min · Drama, Family

Released
May 16, 1950
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Jackie Robinson Story?"

Questions about The Jackie Robinson Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Jackie Robinson Story?

In the United States, The Jackie Robinson Story streams on Prime, MGM+, Philo, Pure Flix, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Plex, JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is The Jackie Robinson Story worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%).

Is The Jackie Robinson Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Jackie Robinson Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Jackie Robinson Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.