Cinderella Man
8.0
80%
69
7.6
An impoverished former boxer fights his way back into the ring and becomes a Depression-era symbol of family loyalty and working-class hope.
Ember's analysis
- MoodBright
- EnergyIntense
- PacingBrisk
- IntensityStrong
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceModerate
More about the film
Overview
A tale of resilience and redemption during one of America's darkest times.
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a gritty, evocative, and emotionally powerful underdog boxing drama elevated by Ron Howard's direction and strong performances.
What sets it apart
- Braddock returns to professional boxing after injury, poverty, and public relief make his career appear finished.
- The Braddock family faces unemployment, unpaid bills, electricity shutoff, and welfare during the Great Depression.
- Boxing matches foreground the force of professional fighting and the danger posed by heavyweight champion Max Baer.
- Braddock returns to the ring chiefly to protect Mae and their children from destitution.
Films like Cinderella Man, and why
- Rockyshared boxing drama, underdog comeback, working-class struggle, and emotionally direct sports storytelling
- Raging Bullshared biographical boxing drama, period realism, physical sacrifice, and tragic sporting stakes
- Seabiscuitshared inspirational sports drama, Depression-era hardship, family devotion, and resilience
- Fat Cityshared gritty boxing setting, working-class marginalization, and unsentimental athletic struggle
Movie Details
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Release Date
- 2005-06-02
- Runtime
- 144 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (2524)
Common questions
- What is Cinderella Man about?
- An impoverished former boxer fights his way back into the ring and becomes a Depression-era symbol of family loyalty and working-class hope.
- What is Cinderella Man like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cinderella Man as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Cinderella Man violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Cinderella Man as moderate.
- What did critics think of Cinderella Man?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a gritty, evocative, and emotionally powerful underdog boxing drama elevated by Ron Howard's direction and strong performances.
- Which films are like Cinderella Man?
- Films with a similar feel include Rocky, Raging Bull, Seabiscuit, and Fat City.
- How long is Cinderella Man?
- Cinderella Man runs 144 minutes.
- Where can I watch Cinderella Man?
- In United States, Cinderella Man streams on TNT, TBS, tru TV.
Cast
- Ron HowardDirector
- Russell CroweJim Braddock
- Renée ZellwegerMae Braddock
- Paul GiamattiJoe Gould
- Craig BierkoMax Baer
- Paddy ConsidineMike Wilson
- Bruce McGillJimmy Johnston
- David HubandFord Bond
- Connor PriceJay Braddock
- Ariel WallerRosemarie Braddock
- Patrick LouisHoward Braddock
