Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.
Acting
Swank's physical transformation is genuinely terrifying dedication.
Writing
That third act twist rewrites everything you thought this was.
Direction
Eastwood's restraint makes the gut-punch land harder.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Frankie Dunn
Hilary Swank
Maggie Fitzgerald
Morgan Freeman
Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris
Jay Baruchel
Danger Barch
Mike Colter
Big Willie Little
Lucia Rijker
Billie 'The Blue Bear'
Brían F. O'Byrne
Father Horvak
Anthony Mackie
Shawrelle Berry
Margo Martindale
Earline Fitzgerald
Riki Lindhome
Mardell Fitzgerald
Michael Peña
Omar
Benito Martinez
Billie's Manager
Bruce MacVittie
Mickey Mack
David Powledge
Counterman at Diner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hilary Swank gained 19 pounds of muscle and trained four hours daily for four months. She refused a body double for every punch.
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