The Battle of the Sexes(2013)
The Battle of the Sexes Synopsis
Tennis star and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles, but the biggest match of her career took place in 1973 against former men’s champion Bobby Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauvinist pig who declared that, even at the age of 55, he could beat any woman in the world.
The Battle of the Sexes (2013) is a documentary film directed by James Erskine, released on June 26, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Bobby Riggs and Serena Williams. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- James Erskine
- Writers:
- James Erskine
- Producers:
- Victoria Gregory, James Erskine
- Cinematographer:
- Joel Devlin
- Production:
- New Black Films, Goldcrest Capital, Media Squared Films
- Status:
- Released
The Battle of the Sexes (2013) Trailer
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The Battle of the Sexes Videos & Clips
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The Battle of the Sexes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billie Jean King
as Self
Chris Evert
as Self
- Bobby Riggs
Bobby Riggs
as Self (archive footage)
Serena Williams
as Self
Maria Sharapova
as Self
Bella Abzug
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by James Erskine, written by James Erskine, produced by Victoria Gregory and James Erskine.
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The Battle of the Sexes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Battle of the Sexes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Battle of the Sexes online?
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The Battle of the Sexes (2013) is available to stream on Foxtel Now, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Battle of the Sexes?
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The main cast of The Battle of the Sexes (2013) includes Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Bobby Riggs, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. The film was directed by James Erskine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battle of the Sexes released?
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The Battle of the Sexes was released on June 26, 2013 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Battle of the Sexes worth watching?
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The Battle of the Sexes (2013) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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