TOP 15 best boxing movies

Boxing is one of the most dangerous sports. Admiration and persistent interest are caused by films dedicated to this sport. The films described in the article will delight even those moviegoers who do not really like fierce battles and fighting rings.

Rocky, USA, 1976

• Year: 1976
• Genre: Drama, Sport
• Country: USA
• Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Karl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Thayer David, Joe Spinell, Jimmy Gambina, Bill Baldwin St., Al Sylvani

In addition to modesty, Rocky Balboa has other qualities of character - the will to win, perseverance. This ingenious boxer of incredible heights in sports could achieve only through hard work and his own strength. Sometimes the enemy is more experienced and stronger, but our hero does not pay attention to it, but bravely rushes into battle. In order not to seem weak, he is ready to go even to death.

Knockdown, USA, 2005

• Year: 2005
• Genre: Drama, Sport, Biographical
• Country: USA
• Cast: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Birko, Paddy Considine, Bruce McGill, David Huband, Connor Price, Ariel Waller, Patrick Louis

After several high-profile defeats, Jim Breddock decides to end his boxing career. To feed the family, a man works for wear. But he still wants to return to the ring. And he succeeds. Jim Breddock replaces another boxer, entering the ring instead. The fight takes place for the champion title. Our hero wins. Now he is ready to become a great champion, despite injuries and pain.

Million Dollar Baby, USA, 2004

• Year: 2004
• Genre: Drama, Sport
• Country: USA
• Cast: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel, Mike Colter, Lucia Rijker, Brian F. O’Byrne, Anthony Mackie, Margot Martindale, Ricky Lindhome

Boxing coach Frank Dunn cannot be attached to his athletes. After meeting Maggie, everything changes. The girl had a difficult life, and she is trying to forget everything bad. Therefore, she devotes herself to sports. Now the two main characters have one common goal. They are ready to do anything to win a battle that can become the main thing in their life.

“Fighter”, USA, 2010

• Year: 2010
• Genre: Drama, Sport, Biographical
• Country: USA
• Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jack McGee, Miki O’Keephy, Melissa McMeekin, Bianca Hunter, Erica McDermott, Jill Quigg

An ordinary guy, nicknamed the "Irishman" is engaged in road works. He is interested in boxing. He was helped to achieve unprecedented heights in this sport - the protection of his stepbrother, the girl's love and the will to win. Everything was in his life: cowardice and courage, falls and ups, but he was able to overcome all difficulties and become a legend, almost like Rocky Balboa. The last fight will be able to solve everything.

Ali, USA, 2001

• Year: 2001
• Genre: Drama, Sport, Biographical
• Country: USA
• Cast: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, John Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver, Jeffrey Wright, Mikelty Williamson, Jada Pinkett Smith, Nona Gay, Michael Michelle

Mohammed Ali is the idol of the inhabitants of all countries on the planet, the greatest hero of the United States. He struggled with injustice all his life. His compatriots suffered humiliation, lost civil rights. Ali was their hope, helping the weak. Everyone on earth has heard of this living legend, but no one even knows what Mohammed had to go through.

Lefty, 2015

• Year: 2015
• Genre: Drama, Sport, Biography, Thriller
• Country: USA
• Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Una Lawrence, Fiftie St., Skylan Brooks, Naomi Harris, Victor Ortiz, Bo Napp, Miguel Gomez

The main character of the film is Billy Hope. His life was fabulous.He has a beloved daughter and a beautiful wife, and Billy himself is the world boxing champion. Once this whole tale is over. Under tragic circumstances, his wife dies, and the champion receives disqualification and is deprived of parental rights. To improve his life and bring everything back to square one, a man has to go through a lot.

“Warrior”, USA, 2011

• Year: 2011
• Genre: Drama, Sport, Biographical
• Country: USA
• Cast: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolty, Jennifer Morrison, Frank Grillo, Kevin Dunn, Maximiliano Hernandez, Brian Collen, Gavin O’Connor, Sam Sheridan

Tommy Colnon finishes with great sport and embarks on a journey. The long absence of the boxer brought him only disappointment. Tommy returns to his homeland. He wants to regain its former glory and the title of champion. To do this, he needs to become a member of a grand tournament. Under the guidance of his father, he begins hard training. Whether Tommy can become a legend depends only on himself.

Creed: The Rocky Legacy, USA, 2015

• Year: 2015
• Genre: Drama, Sport
• Country: USA
• Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Filisia Rashad, Andre Ward, Tony Bellew, Richie Coster, Jacob ’Stich’ Duran, Graham McTavish, Malik Bazille

Apollo Creed was a rival to Rocky Balboa in the past. But they became inseparable friends after the fight. Guys always came to the rescue and helped each other. Son Apollo expresses a desire to follow in the footsteps of his father. To do this, he needs an experienced mentor. It becomes Rocky. Can the son of Apollo reach the heights of his father, adopt his style?

“Non-negotiable”, USA, Germany, 2002

• Year: 2002
• Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
• Country: USA, Germany
• Cast: Wesley Snipes, Ving Rhames, Peter Falk, Michael Rooker, John Seda, Wes Studi, Fisher Stevens, Dayton Callie, Amy Aquino, Johnny Williams

George Chambers - The famous boxer is jailed for rape. In prison, very strict orders and boxing is the only way of distraction. George Chambers begins to train hard. His opponent will be Monroe. In the colony for ten years, he retained the glory of the best boxer.

“Shadow Boxing”, Russia, 2005

• Year: 2005
• Genre: Drama, Action
• Country Russia
• Cast: Denis Nikiforov, Andrey Panin, Elena Panova, Dmitry Shevchenko, Alexander Kuznetsov, John Amos, Pavel Derevyanko, Sergey Bezrukov, Ivan Makarevich, Nikita Zverev

Artem Kolchin wants to become a world champion. Ahead of the boxer will face great difficulties. Circumstances are such that Artyom needs to fight fate itself. At risk is the life of the boxer himself, as well as the safety of his beloved woman. Artem Kolchin boldly rushes into battle, because he is not used to give up.

Raging Bull, USA, 1980

• Year: 1980
• Genre: Drama, Sport, Biographical
• Country: USA
• Cast: Robert De Niro, Katie Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent, Nicholas Colasanto, Teresa Saldana, Mario Gallo, Frank Adonis, Joseph Bono, Frank Topham

Unbalanced Jake LaMotta has many complexes - psychological and sexual. Entering the fighting ring, he fights with them. The boxer himself cannot cope with his fury. His victims are a brother and a minor daughter. But deserved punishment overtakes everyone in this life.

Boxer, USA, 1997

• Year: 1997
• Genre: Drama, Romance, Sport
• Country: USA, Ireland
• Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott, Gerard McSorley, Kenneth Cranham, Dara Donnelly, Frank Cohlan, Sean Cairns, Lorraine Pilkington

Boxer Danny Flynn lives in Belfast. He will spend 14 years in prison. Danny is free and goes to his hometown. His ex-lover herself was engaged in raising a child and had long married another.

Downhole Rematch, USA, 2013

• Year: 2013
• Genre: Sports, Comedy
• Country: USA
• Cast: Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Kim Basinger, Alan Arkin, John Burntal, Kevin Hart, Camden Gray, Paul Ben-Victor, El Cool Jay, Anthony Anderson

For many years, two boxers have been trying to figure out which of them is stronger and more experienced.They spend some time without rings. But men still want to resolve previous disputes, because there are no former boxers. To do this, they show them again and return to the big sport. You can safely retire only after all the dots have been placed above the “and”.

The Cruel Ring, France, 2013

• Year: 2013
• Genre: Biographical, Sports, Drama
• Country: France, Israel, Bulgaria
• Cast: Brahim Aslum, Steve Suissa, Isabella Orsini, Patrick Bushite, Davi Sardou, Bruce Payne, Pierre Henri Toubas, Romain Cannon, Alaa Umuzun, Roma

The film tells about boxer Victor Perez. He became a world champion in the early 40s. His wife is a charming French actress. All life is filled with vivid emotions and colors. But all this in one moment ended. He finds himself in Auschwitz - his Jewish origin played a cruel joke with him.

Living Steel, USA, India, 2011

• Year: 2011
• Genre: Drama, Action, Sci-Fi
• Country: USA, India
• Cast: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Kevin Duran, Hope Davis, James Rebhorn, Karl Yoon, Olga Fonda, John Gaitins

A fantastic film about the future. The government has recognized boxing as a cruel sport. Now only robots that people control are fighting in the ring. Once such a defective iron man is found by a former boxer. He wants to make him a champion. At the same time, the main character met his son, who was already eleven years old. He wants to be his friend.