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42

7.220132h 8m12AMovieDrama

In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball facing unabashed racism from the public, the press and other players.

DirectorBrian Helgeland
WriterBrian Helgeland
ProducersDick Cook·Jason Clark

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Brian Helgeland

CBChadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman
Jackie Robinson
HFHarrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Branch Rickey
NBNicole Beharie
Nicole Beharie
Rachel Robinson
CMChristopher Meloni
Christopher Meloni
Leo Durocher
RMRyan Merriman
Ryan Merriman
Dixie Walker
LBLucas Black
Lucas Black
Pee Wee Reese
AHAndré Holland
André Holland
Wendell Smith
ATAlan Tudyk
Alan Tudyk
Ben Chapman
HLHamish Linklater
Hamish Linklater
Ralph Branca
TKT. R. Knight
T. R. Knight
Harold Parrott
JMJohn C. McGinley
John C. McGinley
Red Barber
THToby Huss
Toby Huss
Clyde Sukeforth

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42 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 42?

42 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is 42 on Netflix?

No, 42 is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is 42 on Amazon Prime Video?

42 isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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42 isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is 42 based on a true story?

Yes — 42 is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).