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Cinderella Man
Quick Facts
DirectorRon Howard
Runtime2h 24m · PG-13
GenresDrama · History · Romance
Release2005-06-02
Film

Cinderella Man

2005· PG-13· 2h 24m· Drama· History· Romance

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

Ron Howard's "Cinderella Man" chronicles the unlikely resurgence of Jim Braddock, a boxer who, after a fall from grace in the 1930s, clawed his way back to the ring to rescue his struggling family. Through a lens both stark and sympathetic, the film charts Braddock's relentless pursuit of redemption, interweaving the gritty realities of the Great Depression with the indomitable spirit of a man determined to rewrite his destiny. Russell Crowe delivers a grounded performance, anchoring a narrative that transcends the sport to capture the essence of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

2005-06-02
Cinderella Man

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Key Crew
DirectorRon Howard
ScreenplayAkiva Goldsman
ProducerBrian Grazer
Director of PhotographySalvatore Totino
Original Music ComposerThomas Newman
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)

Details

Released2005-06-02
Runtime2h 24m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosUniversal Pictures · Miramax · Imagine Entertainment
Budget$88M
Box office$109M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.6/10 · 2447 votes
Original languageen

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