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Battle of the Sexes

The film is a biographical sports drama that recounts the legendary 1973 tennis match between the world's number one female player and a former champion notorious for his outdated and discriminatory attitudes.

The 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs was a highly publicized event, dubbed the BATTLE OF THE SEXES, and reached 90 million viewers worldwide. The rivalry between the two tennis players was fueled by their personal struggles, with King fighting for equality and struggling with her own sexuality, while Riggs battled with his gambling addiction.

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Main Cast

Emma StoneBillie Jean King

Steve CarellBobby Riggs

Andrea RiseboroughMarilyn Barnett

Sarah SilvermanGladys Heldman

Bill PullmanJack Kramer

Elisabeth ShuePriscilla Riggs

Alan CummingTed Tinling

Austin StowellLarry King

Eric Christian OlsenLornie Kuhle

Natalie MoralesRosie Casals

Lewis PullmanLarry Riggs

Jessica McNameeMargaret Court

Martha MacIsaacJane 'Peaches' Bartkowicz

Wallace LanghamHenry

Mark HarelikHank Greenberg

Fred ArmisenRheo Blair

Chris ParnellDJ

John C. McGinleyHerb

Mickey SumnerValerie Ziegenfuss

Bridey ElliottJulie Heldman

James MackayBarry Court

Tim RansomJerry Perenchio

Chip ChineryRoone Arledge

Cooper J. FriedmanBobby Riggs Jr.

Enuka OkumaBonny

Agnes AlbrightDana

Bob StephensonBobby's Publicist

Nelson FranklinTV Reporter

Amy HoltWoman #1

Tom KennyBob Sanders

Jamey SheridanKen Rosewall

Matt MalloyRiggs' Therapist

Eli JaneDancer (uncredited)

Craig Reed

Craig ReedHardware Store Manager

Creators

Jonathan DaytonDirector

Valerie FarisDirector

Simon BeaufoyWriter

Battle of the Sexes Videos

Billie Jean King Talks About The Development Of The WTA

Billie Jean King Talks About The Development Of The WTA

"2 Golden Globe Nominations" TV Commercial

Now On Digital

Now On Digital

Filming On Film

Filming On Film

Info about Battle of the Sexes

Studio(s): Fox Searchlight Pictures, Decibel Films

Originally Released: United States, Sep 22, 2017

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $12,638,526.00

Budget: $25,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Comedy, Sport, Drama, History

Battle of the Sexes: Where to Watch Online in Canada?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Battle of the Sexes" by streaming it on the following platforms: Disney+ or alternatively, you can enjoy it completely free of charge with advertisements on the following platforms: CBC Gem. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Battle of the Sexes" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, YouTube, Cineplex.