Plot
Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services.
Storyline
Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services.
Cast: Rachel McAdams -
Maureen Hope
Jake Gyllenhaal -
Billy Hope
Forest Whitaker -
Titus 'Tick' Wills
50 Cent -
Jordan Mains
Naomie Harris -
Angela Rivera
Miguel Gomez -
Miguel Escobar
(as Miguel Gómez)
Victor Ortiz -
Ramone
Rita Ora -
Clare Foley -
Alice
Beau Knapp -
Jon Jon
Grace Marie Williams -
Jordan's Girl
Oona Laurence -
Leila Hope
Skylan Brooks -
Hoppy
Dominic Colón -
Mikey
(as Dominic Colon)
John Cenatiempo -
Court officer
Filming Locations: Indiana University of Pennsylvania - IUP Kovalcik Convention and Athletic Complex, Indiana, USA
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Did You Know?
Trivia: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Jeremy Renner are all considered for the role. See more »
Goofs:
Jimmy Lennon Jr. acts as the ring announcer for the HBO boxing broadcasts in the movie. However, in real life, Jimmy Lennon Jr. is the announcer for Showtime, and Michael Buffer is the announcer for HBO. See more »
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User Review
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Rating: 9/10
I was lucky enough to catch an advance screening of this movie, and I
was extremely glad I did. After watching the previews I felt as though
a lot of the movie was given away, but I was blown away by the
performances on screen. The movie was centered around a champion prize
fighter hitting rock bottom, and slowly climbing his way back into the
ring. It was an emotional journey that cannot simply be categorized as
a movie about boxing, but rather, an inspiring and riveting tale of
parenthood and a father's love for his daughter. The cast was excellent
and everyone excelled in their roles. I wouldn't have expected to like
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in a role as much as I did. Jake Gyllenhaal
and Forest Whitaker had Oscar worthy performances. Everyone did a great
job with their roles. The cinematography was fantastic, and the fight
scenes gave some great first person shots that made you feel as though
you were there in the ring fighting along side the actors. Overall,
this movie is an experience that is not to be missed. 9/10
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