Synopsis
Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.
Scores
Overall Score
91.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
95.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
89.8%
Review Aggregate
87.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 253 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, character-driven, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlycharacter-drivenemotionalgrittyfunnyhistoricalrealistictragicupliftinglighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Wahlberg | 2010 | $2,034,000 | $2,926,000 | (est) |
| Christian Bale | 2010 | $1,252,000 | $1,801,000 | (est) |
| Amy Adams | 2010 | $943,000 | $1,356,000 | (est) |
| Melissa Leo | 2010 | $771,000 | $1,109,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count253
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.8
IMDb votes401,943
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $93,617,010 | $134,652,245 |
| International | 2010 | $35,573,860 | $51,166,985 |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $129,190,870 | $185,819,230 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $61,038,049 | $87,792,917 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $5,477,000 | $7,877,739 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $1,597,000 | $2,297,015 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $12,856,000 | $18,491,183 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $28,799,000 | $41,422,494 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $23,404,252 | $33,663,061 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $133,171,302 | $191,544,408 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $25,000,000 | $35,958,274 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $31,250,000 (est) | $44,947,843 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $10,654,000 | $15,323,978 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $4,483,000 | $6,448,038 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $4,250,000 | $6,112,907 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $75,637,000 | $108,791,040 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $57,534,302 | $82,753,368 |
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