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Battle of the Sexes
2017 121 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.0
Drama, Comedy, History
Director: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
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Description
The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$12.64M
Worldwide:
$12.64M
Starring
Emma Stone
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Steve Carell
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Andrea Riseborough
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Awards
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Battle of the Sexes is widely praised for the commanding performances of its leads, Emma Stone and Steve Carell, who anchor the film's exploration of the historic 1973 tennis match. While many viewers appreciate its blend of 1970s atmosphere and social commentary, the film is divided by its structural pacing and the effectiveness of its subplots.
| Acting | Emma Stone and Steve Carell deliver powerful, transformative performances that serve as the film's primary strength. | |
| Production | The production design and aesthetic choices effectively capture the atmosphere and spirit of the 1970s. | |
| Theme | The screenplay effectively utilizes the tennis match as a resonant lens for broader themes of gender equality and social justice. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split, as some find the film’s tempo steady and engaging while others consider the midsection slow and repetitive. | |
| Screenplay | Reactions to the romantic subplots are divided; some critics find them functional for character development, while others view them as unengaging or lacking emotional warmth. |