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Battle of the Sexes
In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women's movement, the 1973 tennismatch between women's World #1 Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-men's-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the BATTLE OF THE SEXES and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. The fiercely private King was not only championing for equality, but also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, as her friendship with Marilyn Barnett (Andrea Riseborough) developed. And Riggs, one of the first self-made media-age celebrities, wrestled with his gambling demons, at the expense of his family and wife Priscilla (Elisabeth Shue). Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to reverberate today.
6 October 1963, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
25 April 1968, Oakland, California, USA
4 December 1966, Valley Stream, Long Island, New York, USA
13 July 1962, East Syracuse, New York, USA
1 December 1970, Bedford, New Hampshire, USA
5 February 1967, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
December 17, 2017
Andrea Riseborough is this film's secret weapon.
December 07, 2017
When it remains nutty it hits mostly aces.
September 29, 2017
It's 44 years later, but much of it is as relevant as ever.
December 04, 2017
The Battle of the Sexes is a tragicomedy [that's] quite fluid and entertaining. [Full Review in Spanish]
December 18, 2017
It's mostly lighthearted fun. The two leads exhibit familiar character beats: Stone is sweet, toggling between tentative and quietly determined, while Carell finds the note of pathos beneath Riggs' braying goofball.
December 05, 2017
Even after the hostility and the circus preamble, the matchup ends with a classy handshake, one that will continue to spark discussion and change backward thinking
October 13, 2017
[Emma] Stone's performance is surprisingly thoughtful and internal.
December 17, 2017
This film is much more than a skilful re-enactment. It's a witty and insightful exploration of the kind of person who chases sporting success and global fame, even when the odds are stacked against them.
September 29, 2017
Slick and fun, "Battle of the Sexes" is an ace.
October 05, 2017
Should be a grand slam right? Not quite.
December 01, 2017
Interestingly enough, is that had it not been for a handful of diehard chauvinists one of the most iconic moments of the women's rights movement might never have happened.
September 29, 2017
About halfway through Battle of the Sexes, I found myself wishing I was watching a documentary rather than a feature film.