Race

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2016


MOVIE IS cinematic compelling inspiring inspirational
Close Video

68 %
61 % Fresh
₹ 60 Crores
See Where to Watch Race
Positive Reviews 101
Negative reviews 26
Average Rating 3.2/5
cinematic compelling inspiring inspirational

  • All
  • Positive
  • Negative
2.0
If this heart beats consistently but not robustly, its because despite its limited window, the movie splits the difference between intimate and epic. Av Club
2.0
Rather than going for a sweeping biopic of a great mans entire life, Race opts, like Selma, to focus on a specific, important stretch of time. EW
3.1
Race takes a complicated, messy story and shapes it with the bland cookie cutter mold too often seen in the biopic genre.The predictability of its sto .. Rogerebert
3.0
Ultimately the performances are fine, although its hard to consider Sudeikis in a dramatic role, and the story educational, but Race is isnt quite the .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Coach Snide has some funny lines and pieces of advice, specifically in relation to race. Indie Wire
3.0
Its also at the Games that the film presents a bit more nuance than one might expect. Variety
2.0
Even the films depiction of Jesse Owens comes up short, wavering haphazardly between determined and deferential.If this portrayal of Owens feels ill d .. We Got This Covered
2.0
A heroic real life sports landmark runs out of creative steam long before the finish line. Time Out
2.0
The simplistic approach means that the film might work best for family audiences as an entry level introduction to the history of racial politics. The Guardian
3.0
Still, it raises its game as drama, spectacle and camp the closer it gets to the Olympic stadium, where Hitler awaits, muttering darkly in the stands .. The Guardian
2.0
Its a good performance, but you keep waiting for a reveal that never comes. The Guardian
2.5
Snyder often gets outraged by the racial slurs aimed at Owens, but Owens himself simply absorbs them calmly and with no apparent emotional fallout.
3.1
The script and direction of Race are both workmanlike and serve the film well, helping us to see Owens and Snyder as ordinary people with extraordinar ..
2.0
0 Race could and should have been a rousing big screen chronicle of Jesse Owens triumph at the 1936 Summer Olympics, but the especially unfocused, dis .. Collider
1.5
Irons gives an excellent performance and completely outshines William Hurt as committee president Jeremiah Mahoney who seems tired and bored every mom .. Collider
3.0
But in a racing drama, its probably best to remember to just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
3.5
And the movie doesnt conceal Owenss ferocious competitive drive with a show of false humility. The New York Times
3.0
Jesse Owens story is heroic by its very nature, so there was probably no way a film about him wouldnt be chock full of feel good warmth. Paste Magazine
2.5
Is it about his standing up for what is right.Is it about Larry Snyders coaching legacy IGN
3.0
The showdown is inescapable, and as dramatically powerful in its way as the climax of Ridley Scotts Gladiator. Telegraph
5.0
Its amazing, the power of drama to make audiences worry about an outcome that is part of the historical record, but Race accomplishes just that. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
One half of the movie feels like a compelling biopic depicting an intriguing character study about an iconic African American figure. Cinema Blend
2.0
Completely missing the medal podium, though, is a smirking Jason Sudeikis as Larry Snyder, Owens college coach. Ny Daily News
3.5
While RACE isnt the big screen epic Owens or the infamous 36 games deserved (there was enough intrigue there to span a trilogy), its still a very soli .. JoBlo
3.0
Instead, Race finishes in the middle of the biopic genre pack a bronze medal winner that honors Jesse Owens but falls short of cinematic greatness. Screen Rant
3.1
First of all, you can hardly make a film beating up on the Nazis for their increasingly virulent anti Semitism in the years before the Second World Wa .. The Globe And Mail
4.0
Happily, director Stephen Hopkins (The Life and Death of Peter Sellers) handles these pointed complexities with remarkable grace and economy of style. .. Philly
3.5
Ultimately though, what comes clearly through is that this is a really inspirational story.
2.0
The sledgehammer obviousness of the titles twofold meaning only reinforces the pictures lack of thoughtfulness and depth in favor of easy cinematic co .. One Guys Opinion
3.0
But these movies make their behind the scenes heroism the true revelation rather than the well documented exploits of trailblazers like Owens and Robi .. Village Voice
2.5
Two hours and 14 minutes of Owens greatest hits should have lump in the throat moments, welling pride, scope and majesty. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Race s recreation of the 1936 games and venues is expertly accomplished. ReelViews
2.0
The production doesnt show much interest in anything beyond his skin color and speed, keeping the movie to the basics of competition and confidence. Blu Ray
3.1
ne cant help but feel that the movie downplays the far more important ideas and ideals here. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Arguably more impressive, though: Jason Sudeikis, the comedic actor and former Saturday Night Live mainstay who brings nuance, gravitas and a hint of .. Usa Today
3.1
And although James delivers a sympathetic, engaging performance, Owens eventual success isnt, as a result, quite as exciting and attention grabbing as .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
The Jesse Owens story! Inspirational and uplifting! A true American hero! Bring the whole family! You Tube
2.0
This is a very powerful film with excellent performances by Stephan James and Jason Sudeikis. Lariat
3.5
Alas, it all feels like its more worthy of a bronze rather than gold cinematic medal. Screen It
4.0
As a primer on Owenss life and achievements, the film works well enough.As a drama about race, politics, changing social attitudes and the winds of wa .. Independent
3.1
Director Stephen Hopkins plods when he needs to sprint, but Jesse Owens is a great movie subject. His triumph at the 1936 Olympics left Hitler to suck .. Rolling Stone
2.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.5
Its those ethical negotiations that provide the unusual stakes in the uncommonly engaging sports biopic Race. The Wrap
3.1
The film would have been wise to find more opportunities to subvert cliche instead of indulge it, as it does in the beautifully ironic moment when Coa .. New York Post
3.8
Its storytelling might be labored, but its still a story worth seeing. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
His graceful carriage is pure pleasure, his victories over haters satisfying. Npr
3.8
Owenss inspiring 80 year old story may be unfamiliar, especially to younger audiences. Toronto Star
3.8
When he allows the film to play to its generous, old fashioned strengths of celebrating determination and perseverance, it works quite nicely, especia .. Q Network
3.5
Old fashioned, conventional biopic thats inspirational a noble effort.... Susang Ranger
3.0
Though the simplistically foregrounded action whitewashes the benching, in Berlin, of two Jewish American relay runners, its steady drumbeat of attent .. New Yorker
2.5
Youd think it would be impossible for a biopic of a great athlete to be wholly lacking in muscle tone. Time
4.5
And the movie doesnt conceal Owenss ferocious competitive drive with a show of false humility. ( The New York Times
3.0
Race is the rare biopic that needs more of its own main character. The Film Stage
2.5
But its a frustrating and somewhat dodgy movie, manufactured with the support and close cooperation of the Owens family, the Jesse Owens Foundation an .. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Race wants so badly to get every last bit of the big picture that it dashes past the little details that actually tell a story. Like an over trained a .. Boston Globe
3.0
And in the end, Im left with a takeaway typical of derivative biopics: If you want to see some uplifting schmaltz, youre better off watching Seabiscui .. Uproxx
3.0
But at heart, Race is a classic underdog sports movie from the director of Predator 2 if you can believe it in which Owens must overcome prejudice, in .. The Irish Times
2.5
Thats a lot of weight for one man to bear, but nothing in the movie feels particularly significant, and journeyman director Stephen Hopkins renders it .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
Too often, Races script (by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse) seems content to merely check the biopic boxes without fully fleshing out its subjects. The Atlantic
3.3
The kind of Disney fied production that gives audiences an underdog to root for and feel good about without offering much insight into its inspiration .. Lyles Movie Files
2.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
2.5
Jesse Owens Biopic Race an Olympic Disappointment Its hard to imagine a more frustrating inspiration biopic of an iconic Olympic athlete then director .. Movie Freak
3.0
Its not satisfied with simply being a biopic of Jesse Owens, who overcame great obstacles to become an Olympic great and four time gold medalist. Detroit News
2.5
Its a problem particularly prevalent in the biopic where the temptation to make its subject an icon is almost impossible to resist.
4.5
Race cant be accused of subtlety it makes its point(s) in a rather ham fisted manner. Firstpost
4.5
A quality sports biopic centred on the life, times and legacy of one of the greatest sprinters of all time, the legitimately legendary Jesse Owens. Herald Sun
3.0
Jesse Owens deserves a terrific film.Just look at the story: unprecedented athleticism meets hellish history, the makings of a biographical epic. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
Given all its volatile and exhilarating ingredients, its disappointing that Race doesnt have greater impact. Movie Habit
2.0
But this has the effect of making the movie more about Snyder than its so called protagonist. Vox
4.0
Its refreshing to see funny man Sudeikis in a serious role, and Irons adds gravitas as the businessman guided by commercial greed. Scroll
3.8
Maybe a storyline like this would fare better in Race: The Miniseries. Film Ink
3.5
The myth of the Olympics is that its not about politics. Race is the story of an athlete who, by doing his best, made a political statement that still .. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Race has the tools necessary for greatness and not enough heart to make it happen. Tamp A Bay
2.5
All in all a conventional movie that wont frighten the horses.Paddy Kehoe Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Jesse Owens Olympic legacy is reduced to hand wringing sentimentality in this mediocre Wiki biopic. Lw Lies
3.1
Race will undoubtedly raise awareness of Owens accomplishments and the travails he endured. Thats a good thing. But one could wish for more substance .. Kansas City
4.0
Race is a rousing film packed with applause worthy moments youll find in all of the best sports movies. Stl Today
3.8
James makes for a charismatic hero, and former Saturday Night Live star Sudeikis is a revelation as the steadfast Snyder. Stl Today
2.0
Made with the cooperation of Owens granddaughters, it offers an inspirational, if somewhat routinely told, story of one mans resistance to and triumph .. Cleve Land
1.5
With the Screenwriters attempt to capture everything and please all parties, the film ends up being superficial, especially in the basics of the film: ..
2.5
For all the luster of its subject, though, this earnest biopic lacks the spark of life. Wsj
4.0
But this movie has much more emotional depth and deftness than the Indian biopic. FilmFare
4.0
Arguably, Owens own personal life young fatherhood and a childhood sweetheart isnt quite given the depth it deserves. Scmp
2.5
The tales power is further blunted by wooden exposition, fruitless sidetracks, and ludicrous casting. Straight
1.0
Stephen Hopkins account of track and field legend Jesse Owens and the controversy surrounding US participation in the Berlin Olympics of 1936 is overs .. Sandiego Reader
2.5
Sutherland is just one of a carousel of cameos.Famous faces walk on, make a cringey joke, leave. Straits Times
2.0
The rise of Mr. Owens who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics, right under the nose of Adolf Hitler is a compelling and powerful story of hard w .. Flavor Wire
4.4
The shot disorients us, renders us dizzy and discombobulated.It intimidates us. Daily Herald
3.8
Its not a great movie, but it is a great story told within the context of a solid film. Mercury News
2.0
All the same, its hard to escape the feeling that Hopkins left a lot on the table and that theres a better Jesse Owens film to be told. No La
3.0
The film occasionally, briefly lets Owens express his seething anger over the injustice of prejudice. The Verge
3.8
Its an ever so apt single word title that does double duty.The title is Race, signifying that the picture is about the athletic accomplishments of Jes .. Seattle Times
1.5
Owens friendship with German broad jumper Luz Long (David Kross) is modest and affecting. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Race, a Canadian French German production, mixes its messages and dilutes its advocacy to the point where its almost incomprehensible.With the current .. East Bay Express
3.0
Race is a lot like last years Jackie Robinson drama, 42, in that it takes a fairly simple approach to a difficult personal struggle. That doesnt mean ..
2.5
But it does leave viewers with a somewhat simplistic picture of the man. National Post
4.0
Like its title suggests, this film is just as much about sports as it is about racial politics. The New Paper
4.0
Writers Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse created a compelling screenplay, which with excellent casting and tight direction by Stephen Hopkins pay grea .. Review Express
2.5
Race starts with good intentions and a genuinely inspiring true life tale, but with a scattered story and shapeless direction, it struggles at the fin .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
Throughout, there are fascinating twists, as characters must evaluate complex ethical dilemmas or discover unexpected moments of grace and honor. Movie Mom
3.5
And every scripted word is directed toward getting Jesse Owens to the gold medal podium. Toronto Sun
3.0
At its best, RACE celebrates the story of an American hero a story we definitely need right now in cinema. Reel Talk Online
3.1
Hopkins directs with a connect the dots style.The movie illustrates what Owens achieved and what he symbolized, but doesnt get under the surface of th .. Sf Examiner
3.8
Social graces count to the budding superstar.Owens was raised right, and hell need every ounce of grace to endure what looms ahead. Hollywood Into To
3.8
Race does deserve great credit for what it achieves in doing though. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.5
While it is a bit uneven in spots, the overall effect is an engaging, compelling story that certainly warrants telling to a new generation.
4.5
A genuine crowd pleaser with sympathetic heroes and a true villain. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.5
No rousing epic, its closer to the feel of a modest TV movie a la 1984s The Jesse Owens Story. Review Journal
4.5
Ultimately Race isnt really about race or, specifically racing. Its about sportsmanship and the ability of sports to cut through personal prejudices o .. Richard Crouse
3.0
Happily, Race is a stirring film biography, rich in period detail and inspiring in its depiction of one mans triumph over racism. Aarp
3.0
Lets face it: any well constructed drama of Jesse Owens story would elicit a visceral, emotional reaction. Abc News Go
3.8
Such spoon feeding suggests that the film unlike Owens wont be fast on its feet, as it carries the burdens of historical integrity and inspirational u .. Commercial Appeal
3.0
Little ground is broken and there arent any towering achievements. Splice Today
2.5
As the movie and the Black History Month timing of its release reminds us, there wasand remains stilla much longer race to be run. Parade
4.5
An inspiring, feel good story with a deferential protagonist perhaps more palatable to those who took issue with Beyoncs politically charged Super Bow .. L.A. Biz
4.0
Of course it is Owens physical achievements that give the film its impetus and land the audience smack in the heart of the Olympic Games. Huffing Ton Post
4.5
From a historical standpoint, this film tells a great story. What happened to Jesse Owens has all the drama and emotion you could ever want. But it do .. Movies and Shakers
2.5
I very much doubt well see a worse major movie performance this year than the one Jason Sudeikis gives in Race. Twin Cities
4.0
Owens feat of winning four Olympic Gold Medals did not happen in a bubble. Dwight Brown Ink
3.0
Maybe then Jesse Owens could have claimed the attention he truly deserves. City Beat
2.5
The movie hits its marks with scenes of Owens competing and winning, but practically everything else is offand feels unsatisfyingly incomplete.Interes .. Chesapeake Family
1.5
Its actually pretty gruesome for a faith based film; although, I dont think anything too bad. rachelsreviews.net
4.5
His track coach, Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis), recognizes Owens as an extraordinary talent. World Socialist Web Site
3.8
It presents some horrible truths about mankind with a power and grace. The films messages are powerful and beautifully conveyed. Fres Nobee
1.5
Race is a perfectly entertaining biopic which despite its loftier goals ends up being movie by numbers.
1.5
RACE finds most of its trouble in its pacing, and the disjointedness of a story that cant decide if its a sports film or a biopic.
3.5
Race is designed to prompt a swooning sense of inspiration in every faintly sepia tinted frame, and for the most part it succeeds because its hard to .. Ex Press
3.5
Despite its shortcomings, Race is still a rich, engaging, and ambitious sports biopic that does right by its true story. All Movie
3.5
Race is earnest and sincere but it lacks the complexity that made 42 (the story about African American baseball superstar Jackie Robinson) cinematical .. Japan Times
3.1
But the result is a frustrating and fragmented narrative that never really allows Owens himself to take center stage. City Weekly
3.0
But the result fails completely to convey the tremendous historical importance of this extraordinary American athlete. Haaretz
3.0
There is also a highly impressive unbroken take as Jesse Owens enters the field of the Olympic Games for the first time, surveying a massive crowd as .. Flickering Myth
3.8
Represents more moral ambiguity than found in most stories like this. Necessary stuff. Trib
3.1
Smart, charismatic and funny, hes good enough without being outstanding. Sandiego Union Tribune
4.5
If anything, Race is a bit too long for a film of its nature and it could have included more of Owens personal life, but the anchoring coach/athlete r .. Movies With Mae
3.0
Is always more interesting when its less about sport and more about Hitlers humiliation on the world stage Franks Reel Reviews
3.1
Director Stephan Hopkins makes Race into a traditional, but slow moving film. Dcw50
4.5
Read on AWFJMovie of the Week Panelists Comments Nell Minow: Race is a long overdue film about Jesse Owens with excellent performances and a thoughtfu .. Awfj
3.0
In this film, he doesnt speak to 90% of the population, only to Hitler, and then in whispers. Phantom Tollbooth
3.0
A rather slight biopic about one of Americas greatest heroes, if not Clevelands own most distinguished athlete; an extremely well crafted horror film .. Blog Cleveland
3.0
That Jesse Owens remarkable story and achievements might be unknown is inconceivable but probable. Easy Reader News
2.0
The perceptive viewer races ahead of the directors shock treatment tactics and isnt duped. The Economic Times
3.5
Still, its timing is a little awkward.So is its take on history, at least the history peripheral to Owenss personal story. America Magazine
4.0
There are reasons to wish that Race...offered a broader, deeper portrait of the man. Yet, as a celebration and evocation of a stunning moment in time, .. Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
3.0
Unfortunately, Race feels like a lustrous after school special, suffering from an uninspired treatment that favours a cozy, glossy look over gritty au .. Cbc
2.5
Theres a memorable movie to be made about the amazing, inspiration and controversial life of Jesse Owens. Entertainment Sun Times
4.5
But because the story is based on true events this really doesnt take away from the movies message. Quelle Movies
3.0
But while Owens deserves better than that (and maybe something that examines his whole life, not just one year of it), this is a good start. Crooked Scoreboard
5.0
A very inspiring, long overdue tribute to a great patriot and African American icon.



See Where to Watch Race