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Battle of the Sexes
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In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women's movement, the 1973 tennismatch between women's World #1 Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-men's-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the BATTLE OF THE SEXES and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. The fiercely private King was not only championing for equality, but also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, as her friendship with Marilyn Barnett (Andrea Riseborough) developed. And Riggs, one of the first self-made media-age celebrities, wrestled with his gambling demons, at the expense of his family and wife Priscilla (Elisabeth Shue). Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to reverberate today.
In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women's movement, the 1973 tennismatch between women's World #1 Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-men's-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the BATTLE OF THE SEXES and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. The fiercely private King was not only championing for equality, but also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, as her friendship with Marilyn Barnett (Andrea Riseborough) developed. And Riggs, one of the first self-made media-age celebrities, wrestled with his gambling demons, at the expense of his family and wife Priscilla (Elisabeth Shue). Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to reverberate today.
Actors:
Nancy Lenehan,
Martha MacIsaac,
Josh Breeding,
Wallace Langham,
Steve Carell,
Lewis Pullman,
Ashley Weinhold,
Tom Kenny,
Paul Ganus,
Fidan Manashirova,
Bridey Elliott,
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Nancy Lenehan
26 April 1953, Long Island, New York, USA
Martha MacIsaac
11 October 1984, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Josh Breeding
Wallace Langham
11 March 1965, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Steve Carell
16 August 1962, Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Lewis Pullman
Ashley Weinhold
Tom Kenny
13 July 1962, East Syracuse, New York, USA
Paul Ganus
28 July 1961, Midland, Michigan, USA
Fidan Manashirova
Bridey Elliott
Director:
Valerie Faris ,
Jonathan Dayton
Valerie Faris
20 October 1958, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Jonathan Dayton
7 July 1957, Alameda County, California, USA
Country:
United States, United Kingdom
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December 05, 2017
Even after the hostility and the circus preamble, the matchup ends with a classy handshake, one that will continue to spark discussion and change backward thinking
October 13, 2017
[Emma] Stone's performance is surprisingly thoughtful and internal.
December 04, 2017
The Battle of the Sexes is a tragicomedy [that's] quite fluid and entertaining. [Full Review in Spanish]
September 29, 2017
Slick and fun, "Battle of the Sexes" is an ace.
December 07, 2017
When it remains nutty it hits mostly aces.
December 18, 2017
It's mostly lighthearted fun. The two leads exhibit familiar character beats: Stone is sweet, toggling between tentative and quietly determined, while Carell finds the note of pathos beneath Riggs' braying goofball.
December 01, 2017
Interestingly enough, is that had it not been for a handful of diehard chauvinists one of the most iconic moments of the women's rights movement might never have happened.
September 29, 2017
About halfway through Battle of the Sexes, I found myself wishing I was watching a documentary rather than a feature film.
December 17, 2017
This film is much more than a skilful re-enactment. It's a witty and insightful exploration of the kind of person who chases sporting success and global fame, even when the odds are stacked against them.
October 05, 2017
Should be a grand slam right? Not quite.
December 17, 2017
Andrea Riseborough is this film's secret weapon.
September 29, 2017
It's 44 years later, but much of it is as relevant as ever.