Southpaw (2015)
A boxing champion fights to reclaim his family and career after tragedy, finding an uplifting path through grit and melancholy.
Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a former fighter who trains the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.
How intense is Southpaw?
Southpaw has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Southpaw feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Southpaw
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Southpaw scary?
No. Southpaw is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Southpaw gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Southpaw sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Southpaw OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Southpaw?
Southpaw runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream Southpaw?
Southpaw is streaming on Starz and Kanopy.
Does Southpaw have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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