Uppercut

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Uppercut

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Released Feb 28

1h 43m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Sports

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Golden Globe® winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann star in an electrifying film about Toni, a determined female boxer, trying to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today's world. When Elliott (Rhames), a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni (Grossmann), the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott's keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

“Uppercut” feels like it’s two different movies, or maybe two short films, jerry-rigged together into a feature.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 28, 2025

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KT Mahe

For Your Reference Podcast

Uppercut's nerve centre operates from an aggrieved, entitled protagonist that is barely held to account and little room for growth, let alone pay off.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 18, 2025

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Oti

For Your Reference Podcast

Uppercut feels disjointed, with a protagonist who skirts around deeper themes without truly engaging. A strong performance from Ving for what it’s worth.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 18, 2025

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Joel Copling

Spectrum Culture

The movie is a tedious dead zone of drama.

Mar 5, 2025

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Tara McNamara

Common Sense Media

Perhaps it was all lost in translation, but this remake of a German-language drama just doesn't work.

Mar 4, 2025

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

This character-driven boxing drama is too disjointed and unconvincing to land any of its emotional punches.

Feb 28, 2025

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Jaime A

There goes my expectations of this movie

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Audience Member

A film not worth anything at all

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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M K

Wasted two hours of my life that I can’t get back !

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/05/25

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Tor D

1,5 часа пустого трепа, это вам не левша и не малышка на миллион

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Naja H

It’s not your typical boxing movie – and that’s exactly why it stays with you. It’s not about punches, it’s about people. About fighting in life, not just in the ring. It feels real. Raw. At times quiet, at times intense. The chemistry between the leads caught me off guard – in the best way. There’s something very human about it. Just... give it a chance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Torsten Ruether

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Elliott Duffond

Luise Großmann

Toni Williams

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Golden Globe® winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann star in an electrifying film about Toni, a determined female boxer, trying to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today's world. When Elliott (Rhames), a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni (Grossmann), the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott's keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.

Director: Torsten Ruether
Producer: Matthew Berkowitz, Josef Brandmaier, Luise Großmann, Torsten Ruether, Jim Rygiel, Steve B. Castor
Screenwriter: Torsten Ruether
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Huffman Creative, Good Weird Films, Hello Moment Productions, Penned Pictures, Its Just Us Productions
Rating: R (Brief Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 28, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 28, 2025
Runtime: 1h 43m

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