Day of the Fight

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Day of the Fight

R

Released Dec 6, 2024

1h 48m

Drama

Sports

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On the day of his first fight since leaving prison, Mikey, once champion boxer, takes a redemptive journey through his past. As Mikey prepares for the most important fight of his life, he reconnects with the people he was closest to and tries to make things right.

Critics Consensus

An old-fashioned slugger story that leans heavily on its arresting visual style, Day of the Fight marks a bruising and vivid directorial debut for Jack Huston.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It feels like a student film in many ways though Huston is a diligent and respectful student and there’s nothing wrong with his work with the actors... Not a knockout, by any means, but a win on points.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 28, 2025

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Leonard Maltin

leonardmaltin.com

The Day of the Fight marks the writing and directing debut of actor Jack Huston, and it’s a film he can point to with pride—it’s a creditable and entertaining genre piece

Dec 22, 2024

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Bob Strauss

San Francisco Chronicle

Pitt’s all-in performance and an impressive supporting cast supply enough roughhouse wit and Brooklyn grit to hold up scenes that might have otherwise gone down for the count.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 12, 2024

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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

The result is a contemplative, beautifully performed character piece overlaid with a subtle, dreamlike haze.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 30, 2025

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Wade Major

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A nice resumé piece for Jack Huston as a director. It's not a great film, but a very well-made one.

Jan 17, 2025

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

Day of the Fight is a type of story that we have already seen in its representation of the boxer, but it is in the wake of a resurgent, former, intimate and human cinema that it delivers an emotional experience. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Jan 16, 2025

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Justin

Beautifully depicted !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/25

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LL

One of the best movies of the year, brilliant performances from the cast. Michael Pitt blew me away. Beautifully written and directed, highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Barry

Imperfect but beautifully shot. Some very memorable scenes and performances. The boxing scenes left something to be desired but the film stayed with me emotionally.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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Justin Williams

Wow, just wow from start to finish this film had my attention. A real tear jerker, and I must say Joe Pesci’s scene really moved me. Everyone came to play and they delivered!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Jess P

Raw, beautiful, so many tears. What a movie. Bravo ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Jyoti H

Day of the Fight isnt just a movie—its an experience. It pulls you in, makes you feel, and doesnt let go. Jack Huston has created something truly special here, and I cant wait to see what he does next. If you love films that make you laugh, cry, and hold your breath all at once, this one is a must-watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Synopsis

On the day of his first fight since leaving prison, Mikey, once champion boxer, takes a redemptive journey through his past. As Mikey prepares for the most important fight of his life, he reconnects with the people he was closest to and tries to make things right.

Director: Jack Huston
Producer: Jack Huston, Josh Porter, Jai Stefan, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Colleen Camp
Screenwriter: Jack Huston
Distributor: Falling Forward Films
Production Co: CYSA Films, Akrasia Films, Shrink Media, First Love Films
Rating: R (Suicide|Brief Nudity|Some Accident Images|Language Throughout)
Genre: Drama, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 6, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital