Boxing Movies

Takeshi Kitano created this film while recovering from an accident that left him paralyzed. It tells the story of two high school dropouts, Masaru and Shinji, who take distinct paths to find meaning in life, one in the yakuza, the other as a boxer. This film blends their youthful rebellion with the harsh realities of the world and reflects Kitano's personal journey of recovery. Watch it for its profound exploration of life's struggles, a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

A young journalist comes to the aid of a homeless man who claims he is a former heavy weight title contender. Seeing a chance to redeem his struggling career, the writer's story of the champ's life raises questions about the past that will threaten all he holds dear.

Hugh Jackman, best known for his famous role as Wolverine in the X-Men saga, stars in this action-packed and entertaining sci-fi film that tells an imaginative story. When robots have replaced boxers in the rings, Charlie loses his chance of becoming a champion. Years later, after retiring, he makes a living from collecting old robot parts to participate in underground fights, but hardly makes ends meet, until his estranged son comes back into his life. Will Charlie build an unbeatable robot with his son and redeem their relationship?

In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) - high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls, seeing this as his ticket out of factory life to university and a good salary. During his year in seventh column (fifth form), this innocence is altered as Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education; a night in the forest hunting for escaped Russian POWs brings things to a head.

With wit, athleticism, and unyielding defiance, Muhammad Ali reshaped America's landscape, challenging laws, conventions, and the status quo. He mirrored and ignited the conflicts of his era, becoming a globally admired fighter. Forget what you thought you knew in this engaging biopic directed by Michael Mann, featuring Will Smith as the legendary boxer.

It recounts the inspiring tale of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza. After a near-fatal car crash that raised doubts about his ability to walk again, Vinny defies the odds with an extraordinary comeback, marking one of the most remarkable stories in sports history. The film explores themes of resilience, determination, and the indomitable human spirit, offering a gripping portrayal of Vinny's triumphant return to the boxing ring against all odds.

Chuck Wepner, the "Bayonne Bleeder," he was the pride of Bayonne, New Jersey, a man who went fifteen rounds in the ring with Muhammad Ali, and the real life inspiration for Rocky Balboa. But before all that, Chuck Wepner was a liquor salesman and father with a modest prizefighting career whose life changed overnight when, in 1975, he was chosen to take on The Greatest in a highly publicized title match. It's the beginning of a wild ride through the exhilarating highs and humbling lows of sudden fame-but what happens when your fifteen minutes in the spotlight are up?

Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer, fighting and opening a boxing club training aspiring boxers. Maggie has since married Danny's best friend, who is also imprisoned for his I.R.A. activities. Although he has not denounced the I.R.A. or denigrated his I.R.A. colleagues, Danny has decided to live a life free of political violence. His boxing club is nonsectarian, open to both Catholics and Protestants. This move irks some of his old I.R.A. colleagues since they feel working with the Protestants will not resolve their David versus Goliath struggle. Danny's old I.R.A. colleagues, especially their unofficial leader Harry, resort to traditional tactics of violence to stop Danny. Maggie's father, Joe, also an I.R.A. activist, does not condone the violence against Danny as he is working through peaceful means to free I.R.A. prisoners (including Maggie's husband), but also does not want Maggie to resume her past relationship with Danny, a man who he sees as having no future. Amidst this turmoil, Danny and Maggie dream of a life together, also taking into account Maggie's wedded status and the feelings of her teen-aged son, Liam. [Originally by: Huggo]

A gripping drama set during the Great Depression, depicting the true story of James J. Braddock, a once-prominent boxer who falls into poverty. Determined to provide for his family, Braddock makes a triumphant comeback in the boxing ring against all odds. With stellar performances from Russell Crowe and Renée Zellweger, it is a poignant and heartwarming underdog story that resonates beyond the confines of the boxing ring.

Immerse yourself in the biographical sports drama that tells the powerful story of Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter, a wrongly convicted middleweight boxer. Directed by Norman Jewison and featuring a remarkable performance by Denzel Washington, the film portrays Carter's arrest, his struggle in prison, and the life-changing impact of a teenager named Lesra Martin and his foster family. Through its compelling narrative and heartfelt performances, the film explores themes of injustice, resilience, and the transformative power of love, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Mike Tyson narrates his life story as a reaction to fear and as a resolution not to be bullied or humiliated as he was when a boy in Brooklyn's mean streets. He starts boxing while at a state detention center; his coach there sends him to Cus D'Amato who becomes trainer, father figure, and confidence builder. Tyson wins a series of championships and, for six years, is unbeatable. A failed marriage, a felony conviction, and lack of training lead to his fall. We see later losing fights and archive footage of other incidents in his life. Tyson concludes by speaking philosophically about being a father and trying to be a better person.

At 18, Diana has a chip on her shoulder; she's close to expulsion from high school for fighting, her mother is dead, her dad is surly, the popular girls at school set her teeth on edge, she knows men can cause pain. When she picks up her younger brother at a Brooklyn gym where he boxes to please his father, she decides she wants to train. Hector, a coach, reluctantly agrees to teach her. It's soon clear to him that Diana has talent; he pushes her. She spends time with another young fighter, Adrian, who has a girlfriend, but Diana intrigues him and stirs real feelings he tries to articulate. She, too, must accommodate her toughness and ironic detachment to her feelings for him.

An epic 12-year journey into the brutal and secretive world of Irish Traveler bare-knuckle fighting. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans.

A story of two brothers and a family defined by boxing. Dicky was a promising young boxer, but his conflicted lifestyle limited him to being the trainer of his younger brother, Micky. However, after a difficult fight, Micky decides to listen to his girlfriend Charlene who advises him to distance himself from his controlling family. Will he resign himself to going after the world title? Behind the sports drama, the tension resides in the family: strong performances by Christian Bale and Melissa Leo, both of whom won the Oscar.

Maggie Fitzgerald is a waitress who wants to be a professional boxer. To achieve her goal, she seeks out veteran Frankie Dunn to train her. At first he refuses because she is a woman, but she finally manages to convince him. Maggie knows what she wants and needs someone who believes in her. This profound drama will make you reflect on sacrifice, loyalty and redemption.

During the Great Depression, the mysterious drifter Chaney befriends the promoter of illegal street fights Speed and they go to New Orleans to make money fighting on the streets. Speed is welcomed by his mistress Gayleen Schoonoverand invites his former partner Poe to team-up with them. Meanwhile Chaney has a love affair with the local Lucy Simpson. Speed has a huge debt with the dangerous loan shark Doty and borrows money to promote the fight of Chaney and the local champion Jim Henry, who is managed by the also promoter. Casey wins the fight, they make a lot of money but Speed is an addicted gambler and loses his share in the dice table. But Doty wants his money back and Speed's only chance is Chaney accepts to bet his own money that he is saving and fight a winner that Gandil brought from Chicago. Will he accept the challenge?