Against the Ropes

A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.

Critics found Against the Ropes a bland, formulaic sports biopic whose inspirational clichés undercut Meg Ryan's and Omar Epps's performances.

• Jackie Kallen's rise as a female boxing manager drives the entire story and matches the keyword list
• critics cite the well-worn underdog formula and inspirational sports-movie clichés

• Cinderella Manshared underdog boxing drama structure and inspirational sports-film tone
• Raging Bullshared boxing biopic with a behind-the-scenes manager perspective and inspirational arc
• Girlfightshared sports melodrama tone with a woman navigating a male-dominated world

Director

Charles S. Dutton

Release Date

2004-02-20

Runtime

106 min

Rating

5.1 / 10 (136)

What is Against the Ropes about?

A Detroit woman becomes a boxing manager and fights her way through a male-dominated sport alongside a volatile fighter.

What is Against the Ropes like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Against the Ropes as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Against the Ropes violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Against the Ropes as mild.

What did critics think of Against the Ropes?

Critics found Against the Ropes a bland, formulaic sports biopic whose inspirational clichés undercut Meg Ryan's and Omar Epps's performances.

Which films are like Against the Ropes?

Films with a similar feel include Cinderella Man, Raging Bull, and Girlfight.

How long is Against the Ropes?

Against the Ropes runs 106 minutes.

Where can I watch Against the Ropes?

In United States, Against the Ropes streams on Hoopla.