A boxing trainer finds unexpected family with a determined fighter, then faces a heartbreaking choice.
Melancholy and earnest. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on Paramount+.
No sex or nudity and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.
No. Brace yourself.
Gran Torino (2008)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · strong violenceA grumpy veteran finds unexpected purpose in mentoring a Hmong teenager, leading to a gritty, heartfelt journey.
Raging Bull (1980)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic goreA boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.
The Green Mile (1999)Melancholy · full attention · strong violence · graphic goreOn death row, a gentle giant's miraculous gift brings both healing and profound melancholy to a gritty prison.
Rocky (1976)Feel good · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavyA gritty Philadelphia boxer gets one shot at the big time, finding heartwarming uplift in the measured fight.
The Fighter (2010)Gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavyA boxer's gritty climb to a world title is shepherded by his half-brother, who battles his own demons.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)Gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally devastatingAn innocent man's integrity and unquenchable hope shine through decades of gritty prison life.
The Hurricane (1999)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA boxer's fight for justice unfolds with earnest determination and a pervasive melancholy.
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)Melancholy · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA rebellious new kid in town finds love and trouble while navigating a gritty, melancholy world.Million Dollar Baby is on our Teens, Best Picture winners, Best Picture nominees, 2000s and Paramount+ lists.
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