Movies like 42

Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt, is about the Oakland A’s general manager attempting to assemble a baseball team on a tight budget using an innovative sabermetric approach. Like 42, it provides a fresh perspective on the game of baseball and its inner workings.

Remember the Titans is a compelling drama about the newly integrated T.C. Williams High School football team. Like 42, it tackles issues of racism and integration, highlighting the power of sports to bring people together.

Field of Dreams is a fantasy-drama that explores themes of redemption and the love of baseball. It's a film that speaks to the heart of baseball fans and those interested in its mythic qualities as seen in 42.

A League of Their Own chronicles the story of the first female professional baseball league. It addresses barriers in the sports world, making it resonate with fans who enjoyed the historical and pioneering aspects of 42.

The Rookie tells the inspiring true story of a high school coach who pursues his dream of playing in the MLB. Both The Rookie and 42 showcase the true spirit of baseball and the heartwarming aspect of following one’s dreams against all odds.

61* directed by Billy Crystal is about the 1961 race to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record between Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. It's another baseball film which delves deep into the players’ lives, much like 42.

The Express depicts the real-life story of Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. The film shares thematic elements with 42, focusing on overcoming racial barriers in sports.