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Million Dollar Baby (2004)

โ€œBeyond his silence, there is a past. Beyond her dreams, there is a feeling. Beyond hope, there is a memory. Beyond their journey, there is a love.โ€

8.0/10 ยท 10,419 votes 2h 12m pg-13 Drama

#4 of 179 films from 2004 #180 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by Paul Haggis

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Overview

Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Frankie Dunn
Hilary Swankas Maggie Fitzgerald
Morgan Freemanas Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris
Jay Baruchelas Danger Barch
Mike Colteras Big Willie Little
Lucia Rijkeras Billie 'The Blue Bear'
Brรญan F. O'Byrneas Father Horvak
Anthony Mackieas Shawrelle Berry
Margo Martindaleas Earline Fitzgerald
Riki Lindhomeas Mardell Fitzgerald
Michael Peรฑaas Omar
Benito Martinezas Billie's Manager
Bruce MacVittieas Mickey Mack
David Powledgeas Counterman at Diner

Facts

Release dateDecember 5, 2004
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) โ€” longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$216,763,646 (7.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0405159

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Questions

How long is Million Dollar Baby?
Million Dollar Baby runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is Million Dollar Baby worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 10,419 votes, which places it #4 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 98%) and #180 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Million Dollar Baby?
Million Dollar Baby was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992), Mystic River (2003).
Who stars in Million Dollar Baby?
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'.
What is Million Dollar Baby rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Million Dollar Baby?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18226.

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