The Fire Inside

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The Fire Inside

PG-13

2024

1h 49m

Biography

Drama

Sports

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THE FIRE INSIDE is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

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Critics Consensus

Equal measures inspiring, and enraging, this typical sports drama knows how to take a hit and dole them out with enough emotion and vigor to stoke The Fire Inside.

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Audience Says

Delivering a solid emotional punch with pugilistic skill, The Fire Inside shines much needed light on the inspirational true story of Olympic boxing champion Claressa Shields.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Feb 28

3/5

The Fire Inside has enough quality to please genre and sports enthusiasts even if it feels like an undercard fixture. For all the talent on both sides of the camera, the nuts-and-bolts script lacks innovation and the pacing neither bobs nor weaves.

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Jonathan Romney

Financial Times

Feb 14

3/5

What happens in the ring is ferocious enough, but it’s around the kitchen sink that the drama really hots up.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Feb 10

3/5

[The Fire Inside] understands that, with storytelling as with fighting, sometimes all you need to do is stand firm and land the punches.

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Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan)

Women Write About Comics

Aug 20

The cast and crew deliver in spades. The Fire Inside is a polished film. But more than that, it’s a thoughtful film. The detail that’s gone into every scene is testament to the passion project it is. The writing and direction are crisp but not contrived.

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Clotilde Chinnici

The People's Movies

Aug 7

3.5/5

With a very interesting structure that is not typical of sports films, the movie’s beating heart is ultimately in its third brilliant act which makes the entire film worth it

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Jul 30

If you’re looking for a film that combines inspiration and motivation, The Fire Inside is a perfect choice.

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Bryan H

Sep 6

Acting wasn't the best the plot was good. setting was riveting. Stereotypical "struggle to get out the hood" movie.

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Lance Millionz

Jul 9

Thoroughly enjoyed this iteration of Superman, along with all the supporting characters. Can't wait to see where this goes next (Brainac PLEASE)

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Clem

Apr 12

A sleeper of a Hit!!! great story telling! should be a cult classic but we'll see in the future!

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Kim

Mar 31

Great Story, well told 🥊

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Robert C

Mar 29

Good story and inspiring. I’m not a boxing fan, but appreciate the perseverance and Olympic story portrayed in the film.

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Jalen S

Mar 14

Excellent! A well made crowd pleasing biopic that keeps you engaged and entertained the entire time. The performances are also excellent here. Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry kill it here. Loved it.

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Claressa Shields

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Jackie Shields

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Mickey

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Young Claressa

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Synopsis

THE FIRE INSIDE is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

Director: Rachel Morrison
Producer: Michael De Luca, Elishia Holmes, Barry Jenkins
Screenwriter: Barry Jenkins
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Strong Language|Brief Suggestive Material)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 28, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.1M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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