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Synopsis
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.8/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 91% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 79/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.4/104,900 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 80 | 100% |
Key crew
- Paul TamasyScreenplay
- Eric JohnsonScreenplay
- David O. RussellDirector
- Scott SilverScreenplay
- Michael BrookOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mark WahlbergMicky Ward
- Christian BaleDicky Eklund
- Amy AdamsCharlene Fleming
- Melissa LeoAlice Ward
- Mickey O'KeefeMickey O'Keefe
- Jack McGeeGeorge Ward
- Melissa McMeekin"Little Alice" Eklund
- Bianca HunterCathy "Pork" Eklund
- Erica McDermottCindy "Tar" Eklund
- Jill QuiggDonna Eklund Jaynes
- Dendrie TaylorGail "Red Dog" Eklund
- Kate B. O'BrienPhyllis "Beaver" Eklund
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Themes
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