Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to 42 List
- The Jackie Robinson Story - A biographical film about Jackie Robinson's life and baseball career.
- Moneyball - Focuses on the innovative approach to baseball management and the breaking of traditional barriers.
- Remember the Titans - A sports drama about overcoming racial tensions in a high school football team.
- The Blind Side - A true story centered on an athlete from a disadvantaged background and the support he receives.
- A League of Their Own - A film about female baseball players during World War II, showcasing sports and social change.
- The Express - A biographical sports film about African American football player Ernie Davis.
- Invincible - A film that highlights the story of a man who achieves his dream in professional football against the odds.
- Coach Carter - Based on a true story, it combines sports and life lessons in a high school basketball setting.
- Rudy - An uplifting story about determination and achieving a dream in college football.
- The Sandlot - A nostalgic look at childhood and baseball, with themes of friendship and camaraderie.
- Fight Club - While not sports-related, it deals with themes of masculinity, identity, and social challenges.
- The Rookie - A true story about a baseball player's late start in the Major Leagues and his inspiring journey.
- McFarland, USA - Narrates the story of a cross-country team overcoming obstacles related to identity and culture.
- The Miracle Season - Based on a true story, it explores themes of resilience and teamwork in high school sports.
- Take Me Out - A documentary series depicting life and baseball in Minor Leagues, showcasing challenges and triumphs.
- We Are Marshall - A story about resilience and community after a tragic plane crash affecting a college football team.
- The Great Debaters - Centers on a group of African American students overcoming societal challenges through debate.
- Soul Surfer - A true story of determination in sports after a life-changing event.
- Loving - A biographical film addressing racial equality and love amid social challenges, similar themes to 42.
- Selma - A historical drama that addresses racial injustice and the fight for civil rights.
- The Blind Side - Another true story focused on racial dynamics and personal triumphs through sports.
- The Social Network - Explores themes of ambition and social change, though in a different context.
- The Butler - Chronicles decades of racial history and civil rights struggles through the eyes of a White House butler.
- Hidden Figures - Focuses on overcoming societal barriers through the true story of African American women in STEM.
- Ali - Biographical sports drama about Muhammad Ali, addressing race and identity.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - An inspiring true story about perseverance and overcoming personal struggles.
- The Last Dance - A documentary series about Michael Jordan, combining sports with a reflection on race and success.
- Race - A biographical film about Jesse Owens and his significant role in overcoming racial barriers in athletics.
- Draft Day - A sports film focusing on the business side of American football with personal and professional challenges.
- Cinderella Man - Based on the true story of a boxer overcoming adversity during the Great Depression.
- The Fighter - A boxing film that deals with family struggles, identity, and the pursuit of a dream.
- Creed - Continues the legacy of Rocky while addressing themes of racial identity and personal triumph.
- A Beautiful Mind - A biographical film that explores the life and struggles of a brilliant man under societal pressure.
- Glory Road - A basketball film that highlights racial integration and challenges faced by a coach and his team.
- He Got Game - Explores themes of sports and societal challenges with a focus on basketball.
- The Waterboy - A sports comedy that touches on themes of acceptance and personal growth within a sports context.
- Field of Dreams - A touching film that combines personal aspirations with baseball, touching on dreams and family.
- The Greatest Game Ever Played - Based on the true story of a young golfer who achieves success against societal expectations.
- Finding Forrester - Focuses on friendship and breaking barriers of race and intellect.
- Southpaw - A boxing film that examines themes of redemption, identity, and the struggles of a fighter.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1950 | United States of America | Biography | 1486 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 470891 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 3 |
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2000 | United States of America | Biography | 234392 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 4 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 364032 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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1992 | United States of America | Comedy | 122621 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 6 |
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2008 | Germany | Drama | 22968 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 7 |
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2021 | Canada | Action | 215125 | 8.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 8 |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 174067 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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1993 | United States of America | Biography | 69729 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 10 |
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1993 | United States of America | Comedy | 104771 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 11 |
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1999 | Germany | Drama | 2358980 | 8.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2018 | Canada | Action | 79302 | 8 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 13 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 43014 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 14 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 6389 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 15 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Reality-TV | 398 | 4.9 | Serie | Canceled | NR |
| 16 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 65168 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 17 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 63349 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 18 |
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2011 | United States of America | Biography | 53352 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 19 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 37040 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 20 |
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2014 | France | History | 95930 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 767077 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 22 |
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2013 | United States of America | Biography | 120207 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 23 |
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2016 | United States of America | Biography | 259836 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 106377 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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2020 | United States of America | Biography | 156783 | 9.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 27 |
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2016 | Canada | Biography | 41732 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 67921 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 29 |
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2005 | United States of America | Romance | 199732 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 391606 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2015 | United States of America | Action | 313670 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 996118 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 49171 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 34 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 51957 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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1998 | United States of America | Comedy | 180591 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 36 |
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1989 | United States of America | Drama | 129851 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 37 |
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2005 | Canada | Drama | 33950 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 38 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 90190 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 39 |
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2015 | United States of America | Action | 261285 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |