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Cinderella Man (2005)

“One man's extraordinary fight to save the family he loved.”

7.6/10 · 2,494 votes 2h 24m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistory

#9 of 184 films from 2005 #163 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Ron Howard · Written by Akiva Goldsman, Cliff Hollingsworth

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Overview

The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.

Cast

Russell Croweas Jim Braddock
Renée Zellwegeras Mae Braddock
Paul Giamattias Joe Gould
Craig Bierkoas Max Baer
Paddy Considineas Mike Wilson
Bruce McGillas Jimmy Johnston
David Hubandas Ford Bond
Connor Priceas Jay Braddock
Ariel Walleras Rosemarie Braddock
Patrick Louisas Howard Braddock
Rosemarie DeWittas Sara
Linda Kashas Lucille Gould
Nicholas Campbellas Sporty Lewis
Gene Pyrzas Jake

Facts

Release dateJune 2, 2005
Runtime144 min (2h 24m) — longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$88,000,000
Box office$108,539,911 (1.2× budget)
IMDbtt0352248

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Questions

How long is Cinderella Man?
Cinderella Man runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Is Cinderella Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 2,494 votes, which places it #9 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 96%) and #163 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Cinderella Man?
Cinderella Man was directed by Ron Howard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Beautiful Mind (2001), Thirteen Lives (2022), Rush (2013).
Who stars in Cinderella Man?
Russell Crowe as Jim Braddock; Renée Zellweger as Mae Braddock; Paul Giamatti as Joe Gould; Craig Bierko as Max Baer; Paddy Considine as Mike Wilson; Bruce McGill as Jimmy Johnston.
What is Cinderella Man rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cinderella Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9472.

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