Battle of the Sexes
The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
25 November 1920, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
20 September 1976, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
21 December 1954, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA
December 04, 2017
The Battle of the Sexes is a tragicomedy [that's] quite fluid and entertaining. [Full Review in Spanish]
September 29, 2017
It's 44 years later, but much of it is as relevant as ever.
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.
December 17, 2017
Andrea Riseborough is this film's secret weapon.
October 05, 2017
Should be a grand slam right? Not quite.
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.
December 07, 2017
When it remains nutty it hits mostly aces.
September 29, 2017
About halfway through Battle of the Sexes, I found myself wishing I was watching a documentary rather than a feature film.
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
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.
October 13, 2017
[Emma] Stone's performance is surprisingly thoughtful and internal.
