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Million Dollar Baby

  • 2004
  • K-11
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
719K
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Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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Frankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close... Read allFrankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.Frankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.

  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Paul Haggis
    • F.X. Toole
  • Stars
    • Hilary Swank
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Morgan Freeman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    719K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,008
    544
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Paul Haggis
      • F.X. Toole
    • Stars
      • Hilary Swank
      • Clint Eastwood
      • Morgan Freeman
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 268Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #180
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 68 wins & 86 nominations total

    Videos10

    10th Anniversary Trailer
    Trailer 1:52
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    'Million Dollar Baby' | Anniversary Mashup
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    Million Dollar Baby Scene: I Want A Trainer
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    Million Dollar Baby Scene: Tough Aint Enough
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    Million Dollar Baby Scene: What Did You Learn Tonight?
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    Million Dollar Baby Scene: Give You Money For Socks
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    Million Dollar Baby Scene: Protected Yourself Out Of A Championship
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    Million Dollar Baby Scene: Frankie Thinks He Should Have Stopped That Fight
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    Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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    Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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    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 Fitzgerald
    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Frankie Dunn
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris
    Jay Baruchel
    Jay Baruchel
    • Danger Barch
    Mike Colter
    Mike Colter
    • Big Willie Little
    Lucia Rijker
    • Billie 'The Blue Bear'
    Brían F. O'Byrne
    Brían F. O'Byrne
    • Father Horvak
    • (as Brían O'Byrne)
    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Shawrelle Berry
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Earline Fitzgerald
    Riki Lindhome
    Riki Lindhome
    • Mardell Fitzgerald
    Michael Peña
    Michael Peña
    • Omar
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • Billie's Manager
    Bruce MacVittie
    • Mickey Mack
    David Powledge
    • Counterman at Diner
    Joe D'Angerio
    Joe D'Angerio
    • Cut Man
    • (as Joe d'Angerio)
    Marcus Chait
    Marcus Chait
    • J.D. Fitzgerald
    Tom McCleister
    Tom McCleister
    • Lawyer
    Erica Grant
    • Nurse
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Paul Haggis
      • F.X. Toole
    • All cast & crew
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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
      The Warner Brothers logo is the classic shield version, shown in a color
      palette (mainly black and white, with a dark green tint) matching the
      "feel" of the movie, and is static instead of the modern 3D animated
      sequence.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Best Films of 2004 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Morgan
      Composed by Clint Eastwood

    User reviews1.3K

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    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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    • Jan 8, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 11, 2005 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Warner Bros.
    • 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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