

Race
“The incredible true story of gold medal champion Jesse Owens”
Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
Where to watch Race in United States
Click a service to open Race there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is Race streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Hungama Play, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Race
Race is a 2016 English-language drama and history film directed by Stephen Hopkins. The cast is led by Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Eli Goree. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Race was produced by Trinity Race, Solofilms, and Trinica Entertainment and made in Canada and Germany. It was released on February 19, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stephen Hopkins
- Writers
- Joe Shrapnel, Anna Waterhouse
- Release date
- February 19, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, Germany
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $25 million
- Production
- Trinity Race, Solofilms, Trinica Entertainment
Race cast & crew
Race was directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse.
The cast features Stephan James as Jesse Owens, Jason Sudeikis as Larry Snyder, Eli Goree as Dave Albritton, Shanice Banton as Ruth Solomon, Carice van Houten as Leni Riefenstahl, and Jeremy Irons as Avery Brundage.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by Peter Levy, and it was produced by Nicolas Manuel and Karsten Brünig.
Is Race worth watching?
Race holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,625 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Race is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Race
In United States, you can stream Race on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Race

Stephan James
Jesse Owens

Jason Sudeikis
Larry Snyder

Eli Goree
Dave Albritton

Shanice Banton
Ruth Solomon

Carice van Houten
Leni Riefenstahl

Jeremy Irons
Avery Brundage

William Hurt
Jeremiah Mahoney

David Kross
Carl "Luz" Long

Jonathan Higgins
Dean Cromwell

Tony Curran
Lawson Robertson

Amanda Crew
Peggy

Barnaby Metschurat
Joseph Goebbels
Race — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Race in United States?
Race is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Race on Netflix?
Yes — Race is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Race in?
Race is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Race?
Race runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is Race rated?
Race is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,625 ratings.











