Synopsis
A washed-up trainer takes a self-destructive young boxer under his wing.
Scores
Overall Score
28.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
9.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
41.0%
Review Aggregate
52.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, family-friendly, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenfamily-friendlyaction-packedemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuno Becker | 2009 | $7,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Steven Bauer | 2009 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Danay Garcia | 2009 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Bruce McGill | 2009 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Stephen Lang | 2009 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes599
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $548,787 | $802,585 |
| International | 2009 | $708 | $1,035 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $549,495 | $803,620 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $274,677 | $401,707 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,374,000 | $2,009,435 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $441,000 | $644,950 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $5,613,000 | $8,208,849 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $11,995,000 | $17,542,338 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $230,491 | $337,086 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $19,928,167 | $29,144,364 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $604,000 (est) | $883,332 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $440,000 (est) | $643,487 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $797,000 | $1,165,589 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $1,377,000 | $2,013,822 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $120,800 | $176,666 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $3,338,800 | $4,882,898 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $16,589,367 | $24,261,467 |
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