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Critic Odie Henderson
rated 5

The solid cast is rounded out with veteran actors including Jeremy Irons and William Hurt, both of whom elevate the material.

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Critic Jesse Hassenger

There is one prolonged moment where the film’s concerns with history and personality come together for genuine visual expression.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Nick De Semlyen
rated 6

...there’s plenty of good material here...

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Critic Mike Mccahill
rated 6

...owes much to James’s lean, committed turn...

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Critic Eva Af Geijerstam
rated 6

...man undgår inte att ryckas med. Inte minst av den berömda och dramatiska längdhoppsfinalen, då tysken Carl ”Luz” Long (David Kross) hjälpte Jesse Owens att klara sig till finalen efter två övertramp.

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Critic Daniel S Ogalde
rated 6

Det här är antagligen en film som många borde se.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Stephen Hopkins
Director
William Hurt
As Jeremiah Mahoney
Larry Day
As Francis Schmidt
Tim McInnerny
As General Charles
Jeremy Irons
As Avery Brundage
Jason Sudeikis
As Larry Snyder

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Race follows the inspiring true story of Jesse Owens, the African American athlete who shattered Hitler's Aryan supremacy myth at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Despite facing discrimination at home and abroad, Jesse, with the help of his coach Larry Snyder, breaks records and wins four gold medals, cementing his legacy as a sports hero. Amidst the racial tensions and political turmoil of the time, Jesse's triumphant journey becomes a powerful symbol of hope and equality. The film includes dramatic moments such as Jesse's confrontation with Adolf Hitler and his decision to compete despite Nazi Germany's oppressive policies. With standout performances from its cast, Race is an emotional and thought-provoking biopic that celebrates the indomitable spirit of a remarkable athlete who changed history.

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What movies are similar to Race? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Race include Green Book, Hidden Figures, Ford v Ferrari, Hacksaw Ridge, The Founder, Just Mercy.

When was Race released in theaters? Toggle content

Race was released in theaters on February 19, 2016.