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Race
“The incredible true story of gold medal champion Jesse Owens”
7.3 / 10• 2016• 2h 14m•PG-13• English
DramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Stephan James
Jesse Owens
Lead
Jason Sudeikis
Larry Snyder
Eli Goree
Dave Albritton
Shanice Banton
Ruth Solomon
Carice van Houten
Leni Riefenstahl
Jeremy Irons
Avery Brundage
William Hurt
Jeremiah Mahoney
David Kross
Carl "Luz" Long
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Stephen Hopkins's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Race is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
