Battle of the Sexes

2017
PG-13
2h 1m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

61K

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Elisabeth Shue, Bill Pullman, Steve Carell, Sarah Silverman, and Emma Stone in Battle of the Sexes (2017)

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

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

Directors
- Jonathan Dayton
- Valerie Faris
Writer
- Simon Beaufoy
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

61K

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Jonathan Dayton
- Valerie Faris
Writer
- Simon Beaufoy
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 24 nominations

Videos26

Photos126

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Trivia
In 1973, Billie Jean King was 29 and Bobby Riggs was 55. At the time of filming, Emma Stone was 28 and Steve Carell was 54.

Goofs
While Billie Jean King was having an intimate relationship with Marilyn Barnett during the "Battle of the Sexes", Barnett was not a hairdresser King met by chance. Barnett was King's secretary.

Quotes
Billie Jean King: I'm not saying women are better. I've never said that. I'm saying we deserve some respect.

Crazy credits
The Fox Searchlight Pictures and TSG Entertainment logos are redone in period-appropriate styles.

Connections
Edited from Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King: Tennis Battle of the Sexes (1973)

Soundtracks
Movie House Theme
Written and Performed by Nicholas Britell

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Featured review

8/10

Great performances by Emma Stone and Steve Carell

Funny to see all those offended over a simple biographical drama crying sexism and politics. Too bad those can't simply enjoy a great film with great acting and directing. It was an interesting story told very well. 8/10 from me