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Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia--until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it--confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin's story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one's life.

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While Christy falters in tonal cohesion and emotional impact, it remains a compelling showcase for Sydney Sweeney's transformative performance, grounding a mythic genre in raw, personal storytelling.

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

It’s all highlights and lowlights, rarely interested in the in-between stuff that makes watching all the rounds of a bout so necessary to appreciating what it means to survive on the canvas.

Nov 10, 2025

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Heather Schwedel

Slate

Christy doesn’t spend enough time on Martin’s interior life. Instead, you’re left wondering whether to root for a character who often acts like a jerk, whose more human side we barely get to know.

Nov 10, 2025

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

What truly propels the film is the growing realization, through both the script and Sweeney’s performance, that Christy isn’t an ordinary person blessed with an extraordinary gift... she’s an extraordinary person whose very life force is awe-inspiring.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 8, 2025

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Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta

“Christy,” the new film directed by David Michôd and co-written by Michôd and Mirrah Foulkes, rests on the inherent high drama of Christy’s story, refusing to engage with her beyond the surface, which leads to fairly surface level performances.

Nov 11, 2025

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Tara McNamara

Common Sense Media

This biopic about the United States' first famous female boxer is a 1-2 punch: One is Sweeney's knockout performance, and two is this surprising story that most viewers aren't likely to know.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 11, 2025

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Alise Chaffins

MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack)

More than anything, Christy feels safe...What Martin has overcome is astounding, and as a West Virginian, I’m thrilled that she is having it told on the big screen. I only wish this movie could have been as bold as she is.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 11, 2025

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Biagio

Great movie! Very interesting story about Christy's life. Sad at times. Will make you happy and sad and mad all at the same time. Well worth seeing this flick!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/25

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Anna D

I thought I was just seeing a usual sports movie but was amazed by how powerful this film was and by how great acting was. This was a moving movie. I have been thinking about ever since I saw it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/25

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Joseph B

Academy award worthy. Great story and excellent acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Daviie K

Amazing movie. A totally entertaining and uplifting and moving story. Sydney Sweeney is the real deal. Don't listen to the noise. GO!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Julian

1 of the better boxing movies Ive seen in a long time a must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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John D

Great performance by Sydney Sweeney. Powerful story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Synopsis

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia--until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it--confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin's story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one's life.

Director: David Michôd
Producer: Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Justin Lothrop, David Michôd, Teddy Schwarzman, Brent Stiefel, Sydney Sweeney
Screenwriter: Mirrah Foulkes, David Michôd
Distributor: Black Bear
Production Co: Black Bear, Anonymous Content, Votiv Films, Yoki Inc., Fifty-Fifty Films
Rating: R (Violence/Bloody Images|Language|Some Drug Use|Sexual Material)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2025, Wide
Runtime: 2h 15m

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