42 is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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42 (2013) runs 2 h 8 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.2 from 2,044 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: April 12, 2013
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 2,044 votes
Director: Brian Helgeland
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is 42?: 42 is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is 42 rated?: 42 is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is 42 a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream 42?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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