Against the Ropes 2004
“She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Director
- Charles S. Dutton
- Networks
- Moviemakers Productions (MMP), Paramount Pictures, Cort/Madden Productions
- Where to Stream
- Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
What is Against the Ropes?
Topic: Film "Against the Ropes" (2004). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 20, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Studios
- Moviemakers Productions (MMP), Paramount Pictures, Cort/Madden Productions
- Budget
- $39,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,432,551
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 136 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Moviemakers Productions (MMP), Paramount Pictures, Cort/Madden Productions
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Topic: Film "Against the Ropes" (2004).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Against the Ropes
Year: 2004
Release Date (US): 02/20/2004
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance and Drama
Runtime: 1h 46m
Inspiration: Fictional story inspired by Jackie Kallen, North America's most famous female boxing promoter.
Plot/Theme: Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Cast: Meg Ryan as Kallen (a sassy, brassy boxing manager in-the-making); Omar Epps as "Lethal" Luther Shaw (a street punk Kallen wants to change into a world-class prizefighter).
Tagline: She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming.
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Should you watch it?
“A female boxing promoter fights to succeed in a male dominated sport.”
- It is a fictionalized account of boxing manager Jackie Kallen, the first woman to achieve success in the sport.
- It stars Meg Ryan and Omar Epps.
- It is directed by Charles S. Dutton.
- It has a PG-13 rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes, which may not appeal to viewers seeking an R-rated gritty sports feature.
Watch it if you enjoy sports dramas inspired by the true story of North America's most famous female boxing promoter.
It is a sports drama film with a romance and drama classification, suitable for audiences seeking a feature-length cinematic experience.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like Plex and other digital providers.
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It is worth watching for fans of sports dramas who are interested in a fictionalized account of boxing manager Jackie Kallen.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Meg Ryan and Omar Epps.
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