---
title: "Million Dollar Baby"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/million-dollar-baby-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 70
imdb_id: "tt0405159"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 10437
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Million Dollar Baby (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/million-dollar-baby-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Million Dollar Baby" revolves around the life of a trainer named Frankie Dunn. Dunn is experiencing difficulties due to a painful estrangement from his daughter. His life is disrupted by the arrival of a determined boxer named Maggie Fitzgerald. Maggie is eager to pursue a professional boxing career and seeks the help of Dunn and his associate to achieve her goal. The trainer is initially unprepared for Maggie's determination and resolve, but she is persistent in convincing him to assist her.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined boxer enters the life of a despondent trainer."

### Why Watch
- features a determined boxer
- explores a complex mentor relationship

### Caveats & Content Note
- features a despondent lead character dealing with painful estrangement
- Tone & Suitability: This is a dramatic film rated PG-13.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium | Rakuten TV, ITVX | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Clint Eastwood
- **Networks / Studios**: Lakeshore Entertainment, Malpaso Productions, Epsilon Motion Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Clint Eastwood** as *Frankie Dunn*
- **Hilary Swank** as *Maggie Fitzgerald*
- **Morgan Freeman** as *Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris*
- **Jay Baruchel** as *Danger Barch*
- **Mike Colter** as *Big Willie Little*
- **Lucia Rijker** as *Billie 'The Blue Bear'*
- **Brían F. O'Byrne** as *Father Horvak*
- **Anthony Mackie** as *Shawrelle Berry*
- **Margo Martindale** as *Earline Fitzgerald*
- **Riki Lindhome** as *Mardell Fitzgerald*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of the film?
The film was released in the US on December 15, 2004.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

### Q: What genre is the film classified as?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: Who is the trainer in the film?
The trainer is Frankie Dunn.

### Q: Who wants to become a professional boxer?
Maggie Fitzgerald wants to go pro.

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