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Battle of the Sexes (2017)

โ€œHe made a bet. She made history.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 1,992 votes 2h 1m pg-13 ComedyDramaHistory

#134 of 319 films from 2017 #1180 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris ยท Written by Simon Beaufoy

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Overview

The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.

Cast

Emma Stoneas Billie Jean King
Steve Carellas Bobby Riggs
Andrea Riseboroughas Marilyn Barnett
Sarah Silvermanas Gladys Heldman
Bill Pullmanas Jack Kramer
Elisabeth Shueas Priscilla Riggs
Alan Cummingas Ted Tinling
Austin Stowellas Larry King
Eric Christian Olsenas Lornie Kuhle
Natalie Moralesas Rosie Casals
Lewis Pullmanas Larry Riggs
Jessica McNameeas Margaret Court
Martha MacIsaacas Jane 'Peaches' Bartkowicz
Wallace Langhamas Henry

Facts

Release dateSeptember 22, 2017
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$12,638,526 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt4622512

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Questions

How long is Battle of the Sexes?
Battle of the Sexes runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Battle of the Sexes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,992 votes, which places it #134 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 58%) and #1180 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Battle of the Sexes?
Battle of the Sexes was directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Little Miss Sunshine (2006), The Invite (2026), Ruby Sparks (2012).
Who stars in Battle of the Sexes?
Emma Stone as Billie Jean King; Steve Carell as Bobby Riggs; Andrea Riseborough as Marilyn Barnett; Sarah Silverman as Gladys Heldman; Bill Pullman as Jack Kramer; Elisabeth Shue as Priscilla Riggs.
What is Battle of the Sexes rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Battle of the Sexes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/673.

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