A boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.
Bleak and intimate. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.
Streaming on Prime Video, MGM+, Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), YouTube (free) and Tubi (free).
Moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence, about what an R should carry.
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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.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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