# Battle of the Sexes (2017)

> A spirited 1970s tennis rivalry becomes a personal and cultural showdown over gender equality, sexuality, fame, and self-determination.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/241276

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, History
- Director: Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton
- Cast: Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman, Elisabeth Shue, Alan Cumming, Austin Stowell
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4622512/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, uplifting, warm, sports movie night, feminist film night

## Synopsis

A historic tennis match becomes a cultural phenomenon, challenging gender norms and personal identities.

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