Cinderella Man

PG-13

Released Jun 3, 2005

2 hr. 24 min.

Biography

Drama

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During the Great Depression, ex-boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe) works as a day laborer until his former manager Joe Gould (Paul Giamatti) offers him a one-time slot against a rising young contender. After he wins a shocking upset, Braddock goes back into the ring full time, against the wishes of his frightened wife, Mae (Renée Zellweger). Dubbed "The Cinderella Man" for his rags-to-riches story, Braddock sets his sights on the defending champion, the fearsome Max Baer (Craig Bierko).

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Critics Consensus

With grittiness and an evocative sense of time and place, Cinderella Man is a powerful underdog story. And Ron Howard and Russell Crowe prove to be a solid combination.

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Alan G

I really enjoyed the fight scenes and the depression stuff. Crowe came across as an idiot occasionally - maybe that was just bad acting. Zellwegger's part lacked depth. The coach was the most compelling actor and deserved his nominations. Only 3 stars since I objected to the characterisation of Baer as being some kind of killing machine. He was nothing of the sort and was greatly affected by the death of an opponent. That kind of liberty with the facts makes me puke.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/24

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Zach T

Other than the terrible portayl of Max Baer,it's a great movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/24

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Georgan G

During the depression, this is a story of an underdog who goes from bread line to heavyweight boxing champ of the world. Most of the movie shows his family, how they support & inspire him. But also how the public idolizes him.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/24/23

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Debra B

What a great movie! Loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/14/23

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Kathryn V

Although an older movie, I just recently watched it for the first time. Really excellent true story. Not into boxing, but I was really into it. Good acting from Russell Crowe and Renee Z.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/23

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Michelle R

I enjoyed watching this movie. It is an overcomer movie of hard times as a boxer that has to pull up from a depression era.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/23

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Ron Howard

Director

Russell Crowe

Jim Braddock

Renée Zellweger

Mae Braddock

Paul Giamatti

Joe Gould

Craig Bierko

Max Baer

Paddy Considine

Mike Wilson

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Cinderella Man: Official Clip - Braddock vs. Baer

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Cinderella Man: Official Clip - The Champion of My Heart

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Cinderella Man: Official Clip - Run It Again

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Cinderella Man: Official Clip - One Hell of a Goodbye

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Cinderella Man: Official Clip - The Ending: New World Champion

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Cinderella Man: Official Clip - Braddock Begs for Money

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Cinderella Man: Official Clip - Fighting for Milk

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Cinderella Man: Official Clip - Braddock Beats Lasky

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Howard's movie skillfully delivers that primal, heart-pounding satisfaction that is the promise of all boxing tales.

Nov 1, 2007

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Jay Ruttenberg

Time Out

As for the fights themselves, Howard brings nothing new to the canvas. Like the movie as a whole, they work fine enough, even while encased in leaden certitude.

Aug 17, 2007

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Mark Salisbury

Time Out

The fight scenes have a stinging authenticity and, although at 144 minutes it outstays its welcome, this is Howard's best film since Apollo 13

Jun 24, 2006

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

As a film, Cinderella Man is terribly weak, thoroughly sentimental and predictable.

Feb 15, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Giamatti gives a daring, bold performance that easily could have drifted into a cartoonish character.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 5, 2020

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

In a season where adult films are at a minimum, it is a breath of fresh air.

Nov 18, 2019

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Synopsis

During the Great Depression, ex-boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe) works as a day laborer until his former manager Joe Gould (Paul Giamatti) offers him a one-time slot against a rising young contender. After he wins a shocking upset, Braddock goes back into the ring full time, against the wishes of his frightened wife, Mae (Renée Zellweger). Dubbed "The Cinderella Man" for his rags-to-riches story, Braddock sets his sights on the defending champion, the fearsome Max Baer (Craig Bierko).

Director: Ron Howard
Screenwriter: Akiva Goldsman, Cliff Hollingsworth
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Imagine Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Intense Boxing Violence)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 3, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $61.6M
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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