Day of the Fight

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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.

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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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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

“The Day of the Fight” punches above its weight because of the acting might of Pitt and the incredible black-and-white cinematography from Peter Simonite.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 12, 2024

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

“Day of the Fight” is an unabashed genre picture that manages to be both the kind of movie they supposedly don’t make like they used to, and also something bracingly fresh.

Dec 9, 2024

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Much loving care went into this film, but I wish it had reference points beyond other films. Huston (who is indeed the grandson of fabled director John) may have the medium in his DNA, but a little real-life experience once in a while helps art, too.

Dec 19, 2024

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Paul Salfen

AMFM Magazine

It’s the kind of movie that you just don’t see enough anymore that serves as an homage to the great fight films before it but also has a fresh take that’s raw yet very touching. It’s the underdog that turned out to be the main event.

Rated: 8.5/10

Dec 18, 2024

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Joe George

Den of Geek

When Mike fights, it's not a man to man battle. It's a struggle of people trying to support and forgive one another, despite sometimes disastrous mistakes. It’s a fight for grace, something so rarely found inside the boxing ring.

Dec 17, 2024

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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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Scott Donie

A perfect film. Beautiful and magical and perfect. Life affirming.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/10/24

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Geoffrey M

A magnificent first film by Jack Huston about a great fighter about to participate in a championship fight after 10 years in prison. The film follows his fight day as he fixes his relationships of his past knowing the fight could be fatal. An extraordinary cast with Michael Pitt, Ron Perlman, Joe Pesci, Buscemi and others. Not to be missed. Pitt is brilliant. Geoff Maingart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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Jeff T

I REALLY liked the movie! I’m not a “proper film critic” with any understanding of “nuances”- But I know when I like a movie… -when it can make me totally absorbed, forgetting what situation I just came from, or what time it is or what I need to attend to afterwards… -when it moves me to tears (more than once!), and it’s hard to explain, but especially when it’s not done in a "theatrically manipulative" way, but in a much deeper way (that scene with “Mike” and his father in the “rest home”, oh my😢)… -when it makes me think about what’s important in life (among other things for “Day of the Fight” reminded me of forgiveness, how important relationships are, and also caring for those who are the “underdog”, to name a few things)… -when I wake up the next morning and I’m thinking and contemplating about what I saw… “Film” is very powerful. It can “move” us in tremendous ways…I highly respect so many of those in that industry… This film definitely “moved” me!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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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.

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