Renée(2011)
The only thing she couldn't change was her desire to compete
Renée Synopsis
"Renee" tells the story of Renee Richards' battle to enter the 1977 U.S. Open as the first transgender tennis player. Simultaneously, it follows her today as she struggles to cope with a life of contradictions and personal conflict. Through interviews with tennis legends, family, friends and experts from the transgender field, a story of perseverance, breakthrough and hardship unfolds.
Renée (2011) is a documentary film directed by Eric Drath, released on October 4, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Eric Drath, Renée Richards, Josephine Von Hipple and John Poster. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Eric Drath
- Writers:
- Eric Drath
- Status:
- Released
Renée (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Renée before you stream it.
Renée Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eric Drath
as Himself
- Renée Richards
Renée Richards
as Herself
- Josephine Von Hipple
Josephine Von Hipple
as Herself
- John Poster
John Poster
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Eric Drath, written by Eric Drath.
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Renée Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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Renée – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Renée online?
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Renée (2011) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Renée?
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The main cast of Renée (2011) includes Eric Drath, Renée Richards, Josephine Von Hipple and John Poster. The film was directed by Eric Drath. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Renée released?
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Renée was released on October 4, 2011 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Renée worth watching?
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Renée (2011) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Renée?
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Yes. The official Renée trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.