Cinderella Man (2005)
An earnest boxer fights his way from gritty poverty to heartwarming triumph, all for his family.
The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.
How intense is Cinderella Man?
Cinderella Man has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What Cinderella Man feels like
- Tone
- upliftingheartwarminggrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Cinderella Man
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Cinderella Man for you?
Is Cinderella Man scary?
No. Cinderella Man is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cinderella Man gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Cinderella Man sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Cinderella Man OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Cinderella Man?
Cinderella Man runs 2h 24m.
Where can I stream Cinderella Man?
Cinderella Man is streaming on Netflix.
Does Cinderella Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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