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Cinderella Man

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 24m
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Russell Crowe and Renée Zellweger in Cinderella Man (2005)
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The story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world.The story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world.The story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
186K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,069
100
  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Cliff Hollingsworth(screenplay)
    • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Renée Zellweger
    • Craig Bierko
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  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Cliff Hollingsworth(screenplay)
    • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Renée Zellweger
    • Craig Bierko
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 612User reviews
    • 206Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 16 wins & 45 nominations total

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    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Jim Braddockas Jim Braddock
    Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger
    • Mae Braddockas Mae Braddock
    Craig Bierko
    Craig Bierko
    • Max Baeras Max Baer
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Joe Gouldas Joe Gould
    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Mike Wilsonas Mike Wilson
    Bruce McGill
    Bruce McGill
    • Jimmy Johnstonas Jimmy Johnston
    David Huband
    David Huband
    • Ford Bondas Ford Bond
    Connor Price
    Connor Price
    • Jay Braddockas Jay Braddock
    Ariel Waller
    Ariel Waller
    • Rosemarie Braddockas Rosemarie Braddock
    Patrick Louis
    Patrick Louis
    • Howard Braddockas Howard Braddock
    Rosemarie DeWitt
    Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Saraas Sara
    Linda Kash
    Linda Kash
    • Lucille Gouldas Lucille Gould
    Nicholas Campbell
    Nicholas Campbell
    • Sporty Lewisas Sporty Lewis
    Gene Pyrz
    • Jakeas Jake
    Chuck Shamata
    Chuck Shamata
    • Father Rorickas Father Rorick
    Ron Canada
    Ron Canada
    • Joe Jeanetteas Joe Jeanette
    Alicia Johnston
    Alicia Johnston
    • Aliceas Alice
    Troy Amos-Ross
    • John Henry Lewisas John Henry Lewis
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Cliff Hollingsworth(screenplay) (story)
      • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Rosemarie DeWitt (Sara Wilson) is the granddaughter of the real James J. Braddock. She is the daughter of his daughter Rosemarie, who was portrayed by Ariel Waller in this movie.
    • Goofs
      Max Baer wears a robe with his name on the back. In reality, the robe Baer wore to both of his title fights was a prop from The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933). Baer played a character named "Steve Morgan", so that was the name on the robe.
    • Quotes

      Jim Braddock: I have to believe that when things are bad I can change them.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the title appears the following: "In all the history of the boxing game, you'll find no human interest story to compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock." - Damon Runyon (1936)
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Cinderella Man (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Be That Way
      (1934)

      Written by Benny Goodman, Mitchell Parish, and Edgar M. Sampson (as Edgar Sampson)

    User reviews612

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A very good film that apparently takes HUGE liberties with some facts to make for a more exciting film.
    Before I get to whether or not I liked this film, the history teacher in me thinks it's very important to set the record straight. Although the film is pretty accurate when it comes to the career of James Braddock, it's very inaccurate in portraying his opponent, Max Baer. The champion, Baer, is shown as a sadistic jerk who killed two men while boxing--and really delighted in taunting Braddock about this. In the film, the evil and filthy-mouthed Baer tells Braddock to bow out of the fight, as he could be the next to die in the ring--and he really seems to LIKE tormenting Braddock's wife about this. In reality, Baer killed one man in the ring. It was a horrible accident which occasionally happens in boxing--one which apparently haunted Baer for the rest of his life. In fact, he helped pay for his dead opponents to get educations and looked after this family--hardly the act of a sadist. I understand why the folks who made "Cinderella Man" changed this in an attempt to create tension, but the story would have STILL worked great if it had just stuck to the truth. Plus, think of how this film affected Baer's relatives when they saw it. Max Baer Jr. ('Jethro' from "The Beverly Hillbillies") knew his father was not like this and I am sure it pained him to see him so badly misrepresented.

    As for the NON-Baer parts of the film, they are great. The look of the 1930s is exceptional--much more realistic than you often see in films. Also, the acting is terrific, the film VERY engaging and the story of Braddock very compelling. Without the misrepresentation of Baer's in the story, I would have given this one a 10. Really....it's that compelling and they did a great job. The acting, direction, designs...everything but the writing was perfect.

    By the way, this isn't so much a complaint as an observation. In this movie, like practically EVERY other boxing movie, there is hardly any defense (such as blocked shots) in the boxing matches--punch after punch that lands on the opponent. If fights REALLY were like this, they'd rarely go beyond the first round!
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    • Aug 22, 2012

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Võ Sĩ Quyền Anh
    • Filming locations
      • Distillery District, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Miramax
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $88,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $61,649,911
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,320,205
      • Jun 5, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $108,539,911
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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