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• Drama
• Documentary

• 2025
• David Michôd
• 134 mins
• 15

Summary

Tells the unbelievable true story of Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 90s.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

James Mottram

Sydney Sweeney delivers a powerhouse performance as real-life boxer Christy Martin, in a sports movie with a sting. During the 1990s, West Virginia native Christy is a fighter on the rise when she crosses paths with trainer James (Ben Foster), who soon proposes marriage, despite Christy's obvious interest in women. While her success brings wealth and fame - the way she fronts up to a rival fighter (Katy O'Brian) is telling - James's increasingly controlling behaviour leads to a very dark final act. Directed by David Michôd (Animal Kingdom) and co-scripted with his partner Mirrah Foulkes, this is less a boxing movie and more a study of female resistance. Whether it's in the ring in a male-dominated sport or facing up against domestic abuse, Martin is a remarkable figure, given her due by Sweeney, who pours her heart into this transformation. Unfortunately, whether it's dealing with LGBTQ issues or the boxing world, it feels skin-deep at times - typified by the distracting wigs that both leads wear.

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6.6/10

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Credits

Cast

rolenameChristy MartinSydney SweeneyJames V MartinBen Foster (1)Joyce SaltersMerritt WeverLisa HolewyneKaty O'BrianRosieJess GaborJohnny SaltersEthan EmbryRandy SaltersColeman Pedigo

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rolenameDirectorDavid Michôd

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Theatrical distributor

Black Bear

Released on

2025-11-28

Languages

English

Guidance

Violence, swearing, sexual references, drug abuse

Formats

Colour

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