FULL DISCLOSURE: I saw this while I was working my ass off in a foodtruck at an outdoor cinema. I missed whole chunks of it, and it certainly didn't have my full focus. I'll give it a proper chance at a later date, and alongside that, another review. However, of what I saw, _Battle of the Sexes_ seemed to be little more than a collection of stereotypes played for comedy in a movie that not only wasn't funny, but…
Top Cast
Emma Stone
Billie Jean King
Steve Carell
Bobby Riggs
Andrea Riseborough
Marilyn Barnett
Sarah Silverman
Gladys Heldman
Bill Pullman
Jack Kramer
Elisabeth Shue
Priscilla Riggs
Alan Cumming
Ted Tinling
Austin Stowell
Larry King
Eric Christian Olsen
Lornie Kuhle
Natalie Morales
Rosie Casals
Lewis Pullman
Larry Riggs
Jessica McNamee
Margaret Court
Martha MacIsaac
Jane 'Peaches' Bartkowicz
Wallace Langham
Henry
Mark Harelik
Hank Greenberg
Fred Armisen
Rheo Blair
Reviews
I'm not saying women are better. I've never said that. I'm saying we deserve some respect. Battle of the sexes is directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris and written by Simon Beaufoy. It stars Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Natalie Morales, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman, Eric Christian Olsen, Alan Cumming and Elisabeth Shue. Music is by Nicholas Britell and cinematography by Linus…
Emma Stone and Steve Carell are terrific. <em>'Battle of the Sexes'</em> is an interesting look on the famous tennis match from 1973 between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. I'm sure it takes all the usual creative license that biopics tend to do, but that's doesn't bother me - especially with this type of event. Stone (King) and Carell (Riggs) are definitely what hold this film together, without those two I…
FAQ about Battle of the Sexes
What is Battle of the Sexes about?
The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
When was Battle of the Sexes released?
Battle of the Sexes was released in 2017.
What genres does Battle of the Sexes belong to?
Battle of the Sexes is categorised as Drama, Comedy, History.
Who stars in Battle of the Sexes?
The cast of Battle of the Sexes includes Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman.