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Raging Bull (1980)

Raging Bull (1980)

8.2/10 Drama, Biography

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

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Bleed for This (2016)

Bleed for This (2016)

6.8/10 Biography, Drama

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza who, after a near fatal car crash which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sport's most incredible comebacks.

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Play It to the Bone (1999)

Play It to the Bone (1999)

5.5/10 Comedy, Drama

Two best friends and former middleweight contenders travel to Las Vegas to fight each other for the first time.

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Manhattan Melodrama (1934)

Manhattan Melodrama (1934)

8.1/10 Crime, Drama

A district attorney (William Powell) condemns his boyhood buddy, a racketeer (Clark Gable) whose crime saves his bid for governor.

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The Harder They Fall (1956)

The Harder They Fall (1956)

7.5/10 Drama

An ex-sportswriter is hired by a shady fight promoter to promote his latest find, an unknown but easily exploitable rising star from Argentina.

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Carol (2015)

Carol (2015)

7.2/10 Drama, Romance

An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.

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Golden Boy (1939)

Golden Boy (1939)

6.9/10 Drama

Despite his musical talent, Joe Bonaparte wants to be a boxer.

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The Bounceback (2013)

The Bounceback (2013)

6.8/10 Drama, Romance

'Godfather of hipsterdom' Gavin McInnes goes on a stand-up comedy tour with his best friend from high school and things go from bad to worse to downright catastrophic.

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Six Rounds (2017)

Six Rounds (2017)

6.5/10 Drama

Amongst the 2011 London riots, a former boxer must choose between his past or a new future.

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Poor Boy's Game (2007)

Poor Boy's Game (2007)

6.4/10 Drama

On his release from prison for the brutal beating of a black man, Donnie, a young white boxer, is coached by his victim's father, George for an upcoming fight against a talented and vengeful opponent, Ossie.

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Glory Alley (1952)

Glory Alley (1952)

6.1/10 Drama

New Orleans newspaper columnist, about to retire, tells the story of a most unforgettable character, boxer Socks Barbarossa.

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Yeh Dillagi (1994)

Yeh Dillagi (1994)

6.0/10 Drama, Romance

A poor girl is rebuked by a rich boy. She leaves town to return successful and rich. He falls for her but his brother is already in love with the girl.

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Homeboy (1988)

Homeboy (1988)

5.9/10 Drama

A simple self-destructive drifter and tough small-time boxer with a brain injury that could kill him meets and falls for a cute beach carnival owner, Ruby, but also befriends a sleazy friendly criminal, Wesley, who's planning a big score.

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Knockout (1941)

Knockout (1941)

5.8/10 Drama

A prize-fighter falls under the nefarious influence of an unscrupulous boxing promoter-manager, to the detriment of his marriage.

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The Man Inside (2012)

The Man Inside (2012)

5.7/10 Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller

A thriller centered on a young boxer trying to distance himself from his father's gangster past and the relationship with his trainer.

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Joe and Max (2002)

Joe and Max (2002)

5.4/10 Drama, Biography

This docudrama explores the unusual friendship between African-American boxer Joe Louis (Leonard Roberts) and German pugilist Max Schmeling (Til Schweiger). They first clash in the ring in 1936, a bout that ends in a Schmeling knock-out victory. Two years later, Louis returns the favor. After the end of World War II, Schmeling learns that Louis is in financial straits and seeks out his onetime rival -- igniting a friendship that will last their entire lives.

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The Red Shoes (1948)

The Red Shoes (1948)

8.2/10 Romance, Drama, Music

A young ballet dancer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina.

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Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Million Dollar Baby (2004)

8.1/10 Drama

A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional.

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