Synopsis
A passionate mentor transforms rival street gangs into a united boxing club in a working-class English town. As the youths train and bond through boxing and wilderness excursions, they prepare for their first public match.
Scores
Overall Score
23.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.0%
Review Aggregate
60.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, tragic, uplifting. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
grittytragicupliftingfunnycharacter-drivenromantic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hoskins | 1998 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score35.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes2,821
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $91,805 | $176,682 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $91,805 | $176,682 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $45,902 | $88,341 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $2,104,000 | $4,049,232 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $2,943,000 | $5,663,921 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $45,902 | $88,341 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $5,138,805 | $9,889,836 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $250,000 (est) | $481,135 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $80,000 (est) | $153,963 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $206,000 | $396,455 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $367,000 | $706,306 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $50,000 | $96,227 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $953,000 | $1,834,087 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $4,185,805 | $8,055,749 |
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