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The Jackie Robinson Story

1950·Movie
1h 17min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Sports, a real life story, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!

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.
Inspirational BiographicalGroundbreaking Sports StoryCivil Rights EraOvercoming AdversityHistorical MilestoneFamily-FriendlyAmerican HistoryPerseverance ThemeClassic HollywoodEducational

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Where can I stream The Jackie Robinson Story legally?

The Jackie Robinson Story is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MGM+, and Pure Flix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Jackie Robinson Story worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Jackie Robinson Story?

1 h 17 min

The Jackie Robinson Story runs 1 h 17 min.

Is The Jackie Robinson Story based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Jackie Robinson Story?

Critics63
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see The Jackie Robinson Story much the same way.

What language is The Jackie Robinson Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Jackie Robinson Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Jackie Robinson Story in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.