Race
"The incredible true story of gold medal champion Jesse Owens"
Originally released in 2016. Race is a drama/history film. directed by Stephen Hopkins. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, and Eli Goree
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,593 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.8M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Stephan James
as Jesse Owens
Jason Sudeikis
as Larry Snyder
Eli Goree
as Dave Albritton
Shanice Banton
as Ruth Solomon
Carice van Houten
as Leni Riefenstahl
Jeremy Irons
as Avery Brundage
William Hurt
as Jeremiah Mahoney
David Kross
as Carl "Luz" Long
Jonathan Higgins
as Dean Cromwell
Tony Curran
as Lawson Robertson
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,804,129
Production Companies
- Trinity Race
- Solofilms
- Trinica Entertainment
- ID+
- Mister Smith Entertainment
- The Jesse Owens Foundation
- Focus Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Race about?
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 agains...
Who directed Race?
Race was directed by Stephen Hopkins.
How long is Race?
Race has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Race released?
Race was released on February 19, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Race?
The main cast of Race includes Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Eli Goree, Shanice Banton, Carice van Houten.
Is Race worth watching?
Race has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,593 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.