Bleed for This

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 sports most incredible comebacks.

Critics broadly found the fact-based boxing drama solid and emotionally effective, especially because of Miles Teller's committed lead performance, while noting its reliance on familiar genre conventions.

• Vinny Pazienza's boxing career, car crash, rehabilitation, and return to the ring form the film's central arc.
• Vinny resists retirement after a serious injury and commits to rebuilding his body and boxing career.
• Miles Teller's performance foregrounds Vinny's volatile determination, pain, and competitive drive.
• Vinny's father Angelo coaches him while Lou Duva urges retirement, and Kevin Rooney becomes a new mentor.

• Cinderella Manfact-based boxing drama centered on an underdog fighter pursuing a comeback through physical adversity
• The Fighterbiographical sports drama pairing intense athletic competition with family conflict and personal redemption
• Rocky Balboainspirational boxing film about an injured fighter rebuilding his career through relentless determination

Director

Ben Younger

Release Date

2016-11-04

Runtime

116 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (859)

What is Bleed for This about?

A fiercely determined Rhode Island boxer refuses to let defeat and catastrophic injury define the limits of his career.

What is Bleed for This like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bleed for This as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Bleed for This violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Bleed for This as moderate.

What did critics think of Bleed for This?

Critics broadly found the fact-based boxing drama solid and emotionally effective, especially because of Miles Teller's committed lead performance, while noting its reliance on familiar genre conventions.

Which films are like Bleed for This?

Films with a similar feel include Cinderella Man, The Fighter, and Rocky Balboa.

How long is Bleed for This?

Bleed for This runs 116 minutes.

Where can I watch Bleed for This?

In United States, Bleed for This streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Free Movies Plus, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Starz Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Starz Apple TV channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Tubi TV.