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Battle of the Sexes

  • 2017
  • PG-13
  • 2h 1m
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6.7/10
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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
    • Emma Stone
    • Steve Carell
    • Andrea Riseborough
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    61K
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    • Directors
      • Jonathan Dayton
      • Valerie Faris
    • Writer
      • Simon Beaufoy
    • Stars
      • Emma Stone
      • Steve Carell
      • Andrea Riseborough
    • 213User reviews
    • 260Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 24 nominations

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    Marilyn
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    Press Release
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    Press Conference
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    Not Interested
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    Battle Of The Sexes: Press Conference
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    Battle Of The Sexes: Marilyn
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    Battle Of The Sexes: The Lobber Vs The Libber (Featurette)
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    Emma Stone
    Emma Stone
    • Billie Jean King
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Bobby Riggs
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Marilyn Barnett
    Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman
    • Gladys Heldman
    Natalie Morales
    Natalie Morales
    • Rosie Casals
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Jack Kramer
    Alan Cumming
    Alan Cumming
    • Cuthbert 'Ted' Tinling
    Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue
    • Priscilla Riggs
    Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen
    • Lornie Kuhle
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Rheo Blair
    Martha MacIsaac
    Martha MacIsaac
    • Jane 'Peaches' Bartkowicz
    Lauren Kline
    • Nancy Richey
    Mickey Sumner
    Mickey Sumner
    • Valerie Ziegenfuss
    Fidan Manashirova
    • Judy Tegart Dalton
    Jessica McNamee
    Jessica McNamee
    • Margaret Court
    Ashley Weinhold
    • Kristy Pigeon
    Austin Stowell
    Austin Stowell
    • Larry King
    Wallace Langham
    Wallace Langham
    • Henry
    • Directors
      • Jonathan Dayton
      • Valerie Faris
    • Writer
      • Simon Beaufoy
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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

    User reviews213

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    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
    • Top_Dawg_Critic
    • Jan 20, 2018
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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook (United Kingdom)
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Battle of the Sexes
    • Filming locations
      • Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites - 404 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Hotel where Marylin & Larry run into each other in the elevator)
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Cloud Eight Films
      • Decibel Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,638,526
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $518,332
      • Sep 24, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,598,607
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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