Synopsis
Frankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.
Scores
Overall Score
95.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
99.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
96.2%
Review Aggregate
87.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 267 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, dark, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionaldarkcharacter-drivengrittytragicstylizedrealisticlightheartedfamily-friendlyuplifting
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Eastwood | 2004 | $2,886,000 | $4,793,000 | (est) |
| Hilary Swank | 2004 | $1,777,000 | $2,950,000 | (est) |
| Morgan Freeman | 2004 | $10,000,000 source | $16,606,670 | reported |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count268
Rotten Tomatoes audience score90.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating8.1
IMDb votes753,135
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $100,492,203 | $166,884,087 |
| International | 2004 | $116,271,443 | $193,088,151 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $216,763,646 | $359,972,238 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $96,754,679 | $160,677,304 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $212,000 | $352,061 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $6,000 | $9,964 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $22,309,000 | $37,047,821 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $46,679,000 | $77,518,276 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $28,137,817 | $46,727,544 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $194,098,496 | $322,332,970 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $30,000,000 | $49,820,011 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $35,064,000 (est) | $58,229,628 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $29,115,000 | $48,350,320 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $6,457,000 | $10,722,927 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $5,100,000 | $8,469,402 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $105,736,000 | $175,592,288 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $88,362,496 | $146,740,682 |
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