MovieWeb

race (2016)

race
Race
PG-13
Drama
Action
Documentary

Release Date
February 19, 2016
Director
Stephen Hopkins
Cast
Stephan James , Jason Sudeikis , Eli Goree , Shanice Banton , Carice Van Houten , Jeremy Irons
Runtime
134
Main Genre
Drama
Studio
Focus Features
Writers
Joe Shrapnel , Anna Waterhouse
Tagline
The incredible true story of gold medal champion Jesse Owens

Summary

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar 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. Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, Carice Van Houten and William Hurt - Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend.

latest

Edge of Tomorrow 2 Moves Forward with Race Writers
Edge of Tomorrow 2 Moves Forward with Race Writers

Frankie & Alice writers Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse are taking on the script for for Tom Cruise's Edge of Tomorrow 2.

By 
Deadpool Crushes the Box Office Again with $31.5M
Deadpool Crushes the Box Office Again with $31.5M

Deadpool wins for a third weekend in a row with $31.5 million, beating new releases Gods of Egypt, Eddie the Eagle and Triple 9.

By 
Can Gods of Egypt Take Down Deadpool at the Box Office?
Can Gods of Egypt Take Down Deadpool at the Box Office?

Two-time box office winner Deadpool takes on three new releases, Gods of Egypt, Eddie the Eagle and Triple 9 this weekend.

By 
Deadpool Dominates Box Office Again with $55 Million
Deadpool Dominates Box Office Again with $55 Million

The superhero hit Deadpool took home the box office crown for a second week in a row with $55 million, while three newcomers failed to impress.

By 
Can Deadpool Win Its Second Weekend at the Box Office?
Can Deadpool Win Its Second Weekend at the Box Office?

The record-breaking Deadpool goes up against three newcomers at the box office this weekend, Race, Risen and The Witch.

By 
Deadpool Shatters Box Office Records with $135 Million
Deadpool Shatters Box Office Records with $135 Million

20th Century Fox's Deadpool shatters the record for best R-rated opening weekend of all time with a massive $135 million.

By 
Deadpool Vs. Zoolander 2 at the Box Office: Who Wins?
Deadpool Vs. Zoolander 2 at the Box Office: Who Wins?

The highly-anticipated Deadpool goes up against Zoolander 2 and How to Be Single at the box office this weekend.

By 
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Is Most Anticipated Movie of 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Is Most Anticipated Movie of 2016

The first Star Wars spinoff Rogue One has been named the most anticipated movie of 2016, beating Finding Dory in a Fandango poll.

By 
Race Trailer: The Story of Olympic Legend Jesse Owens
Race Trailer: The Story of Olympic Legend Jesse Owens

Stephan James stars as track star Jesse Owens who became a worldwide icon after the 1936 Olympics in the first trailer for Race.

By 
Triple 9 Red Band Trailer Starring Kate Winslet & Woody Harrelson
Triple 9 Red Band Trailer Starring Kate Winslet & Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson and Aaron Paul lead an all-star cast in the first trailer for Triple 9, following a group of corrupt cops.

By 
Power Rangers Movie Delayed Until January 2017
Power Rangers Movie Delayed Until January 2017

Lionsgate shuffles its entire slate of upcoming movies, in the process pushing Power Rangers back by six months.

By 
MW
Melissa McCarthy's Michelle Darnell Sets 2016 Release Date

Melissa McCarthy stars as the title character Michelle Darnell, who tries to rebrand herself after serving time for insider trading.

By 
MW
William Hurt Joins Jesse Owens Biopic Race

William Hurt portray Jeremiah Maroney, who leads efforts to boycott the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the Jesse Owens biopic Race.

By 
Jason Sudeikis and Jeremy Irons Join Jesse Owens Biopic Race
Jason Sudeikis and Jeremy Irons Join Jesse Owens Biopic Race

Focus Features has acquired Race, with newcomer Stephan James playing Jesse Owens alongside co-stars Jason Sudeikis and Jeremy Irons.

By