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Race

7.320162h 14mPGMovieDramaHistory

Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.

DirectorStephen Hopkins
WritersJoe Shrapnel·Anna Waterhouse
ProducersNicolas Manuel·Karsten Brünig

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MGM Plus Amazon ChannelMGM Plus Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stephen Hopkins

SJStephan James
Stephan James
Jesse Owens
JSJason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis
Larry Snyder
EGEli Goree
Eli Goree
Dave Albritton
SBShanice Banton
Shanice Banton
Ruth Solomon
CHCarice van Houten
Carice van Houten
Leni Riefenstahl
JIJeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Avery Brundage
WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
Jeremiah Mahoney
DKDavid Kross
David Kross
Carl "Luz" Long
JHJonathan Higgins
Jonathan Higgins
Dean Cromwell
TCTony Curran
Tony Curran
Lawson Robertson
ACAmanda Crew
Amanda Crew
Peggy
BMBarnaby Metschurat
Barnaby Metschurat
Joseph Goebbels

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Race — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Race?

Race is streaming on MGM Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Race on Netflix?

No, Race is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on MGM Plus.

Is Race on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Race for free?

Race is available on MGM Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Race based on a true story?

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