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.
Directed by Ron Howard
daughter
transporter
sports
world cup
irish-american
socially deprived family
boxer
family's daily life
netherlands
comeback
defeat
training
heavy weight
folk hero
biography
based on true story
boxing
Rank
#26 in 2005·#2175 overall
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Letterboxd
3.8 / 5
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Cast
Russell Crowe
Jim Braddock
Renée Zellweger
Mae Braddock
Paul Giamatti
Joe Gould
Craig Bierko
Max Baer
Paddy Considine
Mike Wilson
Bruce McGill
Jimmy Johnston
David Huband
Ford Bond
Connor Price
Jay Braddock
Ariel Waller
Rosemarie Braddock
Patrick Louis
Howard Braddock
Rosemarie DeWitt
Sara
Linda Kash
Lucille Gould
Crew
Ron Howard
Director
Akiva Goldsman
Screenplay
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Salvatore Totino
Director of Photography
Brian Grazer
Producer
Ron Howard
Producer
Penny Marshall
Producer
Todd Hallowell
Executive Producer
Daniel Orlandi
Costume Design
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Steve Lucescu
Stunt Coordinator
Janet Hirshenson
Casting
Popular Reviews
507 reviews
Will
9.2★ · 01/01/26
Just peak bro I love rusty sm
Just peak bro I love rusty sm
emma
6.0★ · 04/23/26
gayest movie name for a movie about boxing
gayest movie name for a movie about boxing
Eli Guinther
10.0★ · 04/21/26
James Braddock is a top 3 protagonist of all time and he’s not 3 or 2. This was one of the greatest movies ever and had me on the edge of my seat the whole entire time. Beautiful movie with 10/10 acting and 10/10 third act. Absolutely amazing
James Braddock is a top 3 protagonist of all time and he’s not 3 or 2. This was one of the greatest movies ever and had me on the edge of my seat the whole entire time. Beautiful movie with 10/10 acting and 10/10 third act. Absolutely amazing
