Battle of the Sexes (2017)

Name: Battle of the Sexes
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Released: 2017
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman

2h 1m United Kingdom, United States of America

Drama Comedy History

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the 1973 tennis scene, the gripping tale unfolds as world champion Billie Jean King faces off against former champion Bobby Riggs, a notorious hustler. Their highly publicized match transcends sports, symbolizing the fierce gender battle of the era. As King fights for equality in athletics and Riggs seeks to prove male superiority, tensions rise both on and off the court. Their clash becomes an iconic moment in sports history, highlighting the personal struggles and societal issues surrounding gender roles and women's rights during the time.

Cast

Emma Stone Steve Carell Andrea Riseborough Sarah Silverman Bill Pullman Elisabeth Shue Alan Cumming Austin Stowell Eric Christian Olsen Natalie Morales Lewis Pullman Jessica McNamee Martha MacIsaac Wallace Langham Mark Harelik