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A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, Metacritic 58/100. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic58/100
226 audience votes
Key crew
- David MichôdDirector
- Antony PartosOriginal Music Composer
- David MichôdScreenplay
- Mirrah FoulkesScreenplay
Cast
- Sydney SweeneyChristy Martin
- Ben FosterJim V. Martin
- Merritt WeverJoyce Salters
- Katy O'BrianLisa Holewyne
- Ethan EmbryJohn Salters
- Jess GaborRosie
- Chad L. ColemanDon King
- Tony CavaleroJames “Shortdog” Maloney
- Miles MussendenRichard Christmas
- Gilbert CruzMiguel Diaz
- James SelfCoach
- Bill KellyLarry Carrier
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Themes
attempted murderbased on true storywest virginiadomestic violencefemale boxingboxing1990ssports dramaadmiringassertivebased on real personbiographical drama