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- "Raging Bull" (1980) Raging Bull is a boxing movie that feels like the audience is getting the rope-a-dope, because while the story follows Robert De Niro’s boxer trying to find love and glory, the real payoff for viewers is the inimitable performance from Joe Pesci.
- "Rocky" (1976) Rocky will forever remain one of the best boxing movies of all time, partially because Sylvester Stallone and his character are going through similar struggles.
- "Creed" (2015) Creed is more than another entry in the long-running Rocky franchise; this tale of an aging boxer (Sylvester Stallone) training his one-time foe’s brash, hotheaded kid (Michael B. Jordan) makes Rocky seem fresher than he has in most sequels.
- "When We Were Kings" (1996) Part of boxing’s appeal rests in its neo-mythology: the “Rumble in the Jungle” between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali was our clash of titans.
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- Raging Bull (1980) Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci. Biography, Drama, Sport (2h 9m) 8.1 on IMDb — 93% on RT.
- Rocky (1976) Directed by John G. Avildsen. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young. Drama, Sport (2h) 8.1 on IMDb — 92% on RT. Even people who've never seen a single boxing movie have still heard of Rocky.
- Southpaw (2015) Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence. Action, Crime, Drama (2h 4m) 7.3 on IMDb — 60% on RT. Calling all Jake Gyllenhaal fans!
- Snatch (2000) Directed by Guy Ritchie. Starring Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Stephen Graham. Comedy, Crime (1h 42m) 8.2 on IMDb — 74% on RT. At first glance, you might mistake Snatch for a gangster film—and it certainly is, as is true of most Guy Ritchie movies.
- Blood and Bone
- We Are Legends
- Bruised
- Brothers
- Isi & Ossi
- Untold: Jake Paul The Problem Child
- Big George Foreman
- Counterpunch
- Mary Kom
- Untold: Deal with The Devil
While this film incorporates martial arts, actor Michael Jai White, who is the lead in this Ben Ramsey directorial, does offer us some strong punches to droll over. Ex-marine Isaiah Bone (White) comes out of prison and gets into the street fighting for money. But when a vicious crime lord named James hurts and threatens those near and dear to Bone,...
This is a story of two orphaned brothers underscored by their mutual love for boxing. We have Jack (Edward Ma Chi-wai) and Bunny (Lam Yiu-sing), who have been a part of a boxing gym since they were kids and have grown up to be skilled martial artists. However, while Jack makes himself known through competitions and sets a record, Rabbit becomes a k...
Directed by Halle Berry, ‘Bruised’ is a visceral and empowering sports drama that marks Berry’s directorial debut. The film follows disgraced MMA fighter Jackie Justice, portrayed by Berry herself, as she seeks redemption, both inside the cage and outside. Jackie battles personal demons and confronts her tumultuous past while striving for a comebac...
In the film ‘Brothers,’ director Karan Malhotra crafts a poignant narrative of familial bonds tested in the unforgiving arena of boxing. Akshay Kumar and Sidharth Malhotra deliver compelling performances as estranged siblings drawn into a high-stakes world of pugilism. What sets ‘Brothers’ apart as a standout boxing movie is its meticulous attentio...
‘Isi & Ossi’ is a Germanrom-com directed and written by Oliver Kienle. At its core, the film presents a heartwarming tale of two diametrically opposed individuals – Isabelle Isi Voigt, a billionaire’s daughter, and Oscar Ossi Markowski, a struggling boxer. Played by Lisa Vicari and Dennis Mojen, their initial interactions are rooted in mutual advan...
This documentary film, directed by Andrew Renzi, is based on the life of pro boxing champion Jake Paul and how he achieved this feat. Through archival footage, interviews of people, including his family members, and words from Paul himself, the film takes a deep dive into the person’s relentless lifestyle, starting with being a YouTuber and going o...
‘Big George Foreman’ is a biographical sports drama moviedirected by George Tillman Jr. The narrative brilliantly showcases George Foreman’s life, embodied by Khris Davis, tracing his steps from his poverty-stricken beginnings to an Olympic Gold medalist and onto the World Heavyweight champion title. The film dives deep into his infamous Rumble in ...
In 2017, boxing seemed to have lost its way when the US boxing team won no medals at the Olympics. The film takes an interesting and unique approach to filming a boxing documentary. The film shows the lives of three up-and-coming boxers who box on three different platforms. It follows their journey after the loss at the Olympic games. The ones who ...
While making boxing movies has always been quite a common theme in the sports genre, not too many movies have been made about female boxers. ‘Mary Kom’ is one of those few movies featuring the true story of an Indian Female Boxer. ‘Mary Kom’ is aBollywood Film starring Priyanka Chopra that narrates the truly inspiring story of a woman who overcomes...
‘Untold: Deal with the Devil’ is a biographical documentary about the American boxer Christy Martin. Active from 1989 to 2012, she won numerous laurels and tournaments and held the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009. However, even while rising to prominence and glory inside the ring, her life outside was overshadowed by personal demons and...
- 'Rocky' (1976) IMDb Rating: 8.1/10. Rocky is iconic for a reason. From Sylvester Stallone's creative writing to his determination to produce and star in it, Rocky is that boxing movie that if audiences haven't seen it yet, they've definitely heard about it.
- 'Raging Bull' (1980) IMDb Rating: 8.1/10. One of the greatest boxing movies of all time, Raging Bull established early on the magic that happens with the star power that is Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Martin Scorsese.
- 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004) IMDb Rating: 8.1/10. The foundational female boxing film, this Oscar-winning Best Picture features the grit and endurance of a tough woman in such a brutal sport.
- 'Cinderella Man' (2005) IMDb Rating: 8.0/10. Sports movies and true stories are a match made in heaven, and sure enough, boxing tales and real-life experiences go hand-in-hand in this genre.
Feb 2, 2023 · But there’s also a reason to suggest that Rocky (1976), Raging Bull (1980), and The Hurricane (1999) couldn’t quite hold a candle to the highest caliber of boxing films that have released so far...
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Mar 3, 2023 · The early word is promising, and it looks like we’re due for another gritty, but rousing, trip into the ring. Boxing movies share tropes with sports movies generally, but throughout its...
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Sep 9, 2024 · That’s why we’ve put together a definitive list of the best boxing movies of all time. Whether it's the underdog story, the brutal training montages, or the final showdown, these films have mastered the art of drawing audiences into the world of boxing, hook, jab, and uppercut.
