Raging Bull (1980)
A boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.
How intense is Raging Bull?
Raging Bull has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Raging Bull feels like
- Tone
- grittybleakintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Raging Bull
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Raging Bull for you?
Is Raging Bull scary?
No. Raging Bull is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Raging Bull gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Raging Bull sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Raging Bull OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Raging Bull?
Raging Bull runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Raging Bull?
Raging Bull is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Raging Bull have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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