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Million Dollar Baby

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
678K
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POPULARITY
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Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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  • Drama
  • Sport
A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional.A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional.A determined woman works with a hardened boxing trainer to become a professional.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
678K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
973
377
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Paul Haggis(screenplay)
    • F.X. Toole(stories from Rope Burns)
  • Stars
    • Hilary Swank
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Morgan Freeman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Paul Haggis(screenplay)
    • F.X. Toole(stories from Rope Burns)
  • Stars
    • Hilary Swank
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Morgan Freeman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 261Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #174
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 67 wins & 86 nominations total

    Videos4

    10th Anniversary Trailer
    Trailer 1:52
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    Million Dollar Baby
    Trailer 0:31
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    Clip 1:01
    'Million Dollar Baby' | Anniversary Mashup
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    Video 0:46
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    Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
    Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
    Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
    Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
    Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
    Clint Eastwood in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
    Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
    Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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    Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
    Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)

    Top cast

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    Hilary Swank
    Hilary Swank
    • Maggie Fitzgeraldas Maggie Fitzgerald
    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Frankie Dunnas Frankie Dunn
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Eddie Scrap-Iron Duprisas Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris
    Jay Baruchel
    Jay Baruchel
    • Danger Barchas Danger Barch
    Mike Colter
    Mike Colter
    • Big Willie Littleas Big Willie Little
    Lucia Rijker
    • Billie 'The Blue Bear'as Billie 'The Blue Bear'
    Brían F. O'Byrne
    Brían F. O'Byrne
    • Father Horvakas Father Horvak
    • (as Brían O'Byrne)
    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Shawrelle Berryas Shawrelle Berry
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Earline Fitzgeraldas Earline Fitzgerald
    Riki Lindhome
    Riki Lindhome
    • Mardell Fitzgeraldas Mardell Fitzgerald
    Michael Peña
    Michael Peña
    • Omaras Omar
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • Billie's Manageras Billie's Manager
    Bruce MacVittie
    Bruce MacVittie
    • Mickey Mackas Mickey Mack
    David Powledge
    • Counterman at Dineras Counterman at Diner
    Joe D'Angerio
    Joe D'Angerio
    • Cut Manas Cut Man
    • (as Joe d'Angerio)
    Marcus Chait
    Marcus Chait
    • J.D. Fitzgeraldas J.D. Fitzgerald
    Tom McCleister
    Tom McCleister
    • Lawyeras Lawyer
    Erica Grant
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Paul Haggis(screenplay)
      • F.X. Toole(stories from Rope Burns)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Boxing and kickboxing champion Lucia Rijker, who also played the part of Billie "The Blue Bear" in this movie, was Hilary Swank's boxing coach.
    • Goofs
      The back of Maggie's robe has the phrase "Mo Cuishle". However the correct spelling in Irish Gaeilge is "Mo Chuisle".
    • Quotes

      Frankie Dunn: It wasn't fault. I was wrong to say that.

      Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris: You damn right. I found you a fighter. You made her the best fighter she could be.

      Frankie Dunn: I killed her.

      Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris: Don't say that. Maggie walked through that door with nothing buts guts. No chance in the world of being what she needed to be. It was because of you that she was fighting the championship of the world. You did that. People die everyday, Frankie - mopping floors, washing dishes and you know what their last thought is? I never got my shot. Because of you Maggie got her shot. If she dies today you know what her last thought would be? I think I did all right.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits after the title is shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Morgan
      Composed by Clint Eastwood

    User reviews1.3K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Swank! Eastwood! Freeman!
    It would be difficult to imagine a more perfect trio of performers the likes of Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman in their respective roles in the emotionally-charged "Million Dollar Baby."

    My favorite scenes were the early sequences in which Maggie (Swank) visits the dowdy boxing gym and co-opts Eastwood's crusty boxing trainer Frankie into becoming her mentor. Along with the veteran, retired boxer Eddie, played by Freeman, the performances were as electric as the Ali shuffle.

    In the overall arc of the story of "Million Dollar Baby," there were three extraneous subplots: (1) Frankie's visits to church and his talks with the priest; (2) the story of the mentally-challenged young man named Danger, who appears in the gym and is taunted by the boxers; and (3) Maggie's family members introduced in two scenes filled with such vulgarity that much of the film's hard-earned credibility was lost. Not only would the film have worked effectively without the subplots, it would have been a much better film without them.

    While Eastwood's direction was superb, much credit should also go to the designers, especially the stylish work with lighting. I cannot recall a film as dimly lit as this one, and the subdued lighting contributed substantially to the characters and mood evoked in this sensitive film. The three main performances were standouts. But this film was also a very successful team effort.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Rope Burns
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Athletic Club - 6525 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Malpaso Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,492,203
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $179,953
      • Dec 19, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $216,763,646
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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