Race (2016)

2016 • 134 minutes

About this movie

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.

Ratings and reviews

Interesting film, bit slow in places but shows the struggles of the time and is well worth watching.

Defiantly 5 stars such a good movie

Understated brilliance.