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Million Dollar Baby

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
676K
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POPULARITY
1,493
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Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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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
676K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,493
45
  • 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 #173
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 67 wins & 86 nominations total

    Videos4

    10th Anniversary Trailer
    Trailer 1:52
    10th Anniversary Trailer
    Million Dollar Baby
    Trailer 0:31
    Million Dollar Baby
    'Million Dollar Baby' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:01
    'Million Dollar Baby' | Anniversary Mashup
    Your Fault
    Video 0:46
    Your Fault

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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)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Wanting to learn from the best, aspiring boxer Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) wants Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) to train her. At the outset, he flatly refuses saying he has no interest in training a girl. Frankie leads a lonely existence, alienated from his only daughter and having few friends. Maggie's rough around the edges, but shows a lot of grit in the ring and he eventually relents. Maggie not only proves to be the boxer he always dreamed of having under his wing, but a friend who fills the great void he's had in his life. Maggie's career skyrockets, but an accident in the ring leads her to ask Frankie for one last favor. —garykmcd
    • boxing
    • determination
    • women boxing
    • boxing trainer
    • death
    • 293 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Beyond his silence, there is a past. Beyond her dreams, there is a feeling. Beyond hope, there is a memory. Beyond their journey, there is a love.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, thematic material and language
    • Parents guide

    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
    Sure to be a contender for the Academy's Best Picture of the Year
    Saw "Million Dollar Baby" in Manhattan last night. Clint Eastwood, one of the all-time most famous actors -- and directors -- has more than enough money where he could choose to pull the strings on block-buster, mindless action pictures, ala Jerry Bruckheimer, or comic books. Or, hell, in his twilight years he could just lay back and enjoy his millions. But no. He has chosen instead to make quieter, lower-budget, heart-felt, character driven films like "The Unforgiven" "True Crime" "Mystic River" and now Million Dollar Baby. And the world is a better place for it. Eastwood uses his multiple talents to make films that have something valuable to say. In the emotionally powerful, Million Dollar Baby, he tells an allegorical tale of boxing to subtly express themes of hope, redemption, sacrifice, persistence, and belief in one's self. The movie emphasizes that failure is a more honorable and personally fulfilling trait than never having tried, while also frowning upon laziness and leeching off others. But see the movie and judge for yourself. I personally consider great films as the ones where I leave the theater with a better understanding of human nature, or a desire to improve the world by even a little bit. Eastwood's latest more than succeeds on those counts.
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    FAQ8

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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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