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Raging Bull

1980Movie2 h 9 minR

DramaHistory
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic908.5Rotten Tomatoes92%93%

A brutally violent, nerve-racking drama movie about sports and a real life story, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

I don’t go down for nobody.

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

Feels like

  • Brutal Biographical Drama
  • Psychological Self-Destruction
  • Visceral Boxing Action
  • Masterclass in Acting
  • Noirish Black-and-White Aesthetic
  • Tragic Character Study
  • Intense Domestic Abuse
  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure
  • Cinematic Excellence

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Martin Scorsese
Written by
Paul Schrader, Mardik Martin
Produced by
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Music by
Pietro Mascagni

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 14, 1980 · 2 h 9 min · R

Released
November 14, 1980
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$23 million
Available in
135 countries

Tropes

Punch a Wall, Shout-Out, Your Mom +9

  • Punch a Wall
  • Shout-Out
  • Your Mom
  • How We Got Here
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Byronic Hero
  • Hypocrite
  • Heel Realization
  • One Head Taller
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Would Hit a Girl
  • Chiaroscuro

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Raging Bull?"

Questions about Raging Bull

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Raging Bull?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaMGM+Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Raging Bull streams on Prime and MGM+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Raging Bull worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 90).

Will I feel good after watching Raging Bull?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Raging Bull plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Raging Bull use?

Punch a WallShout-OutYour MomHow We Got HereDomestic AbuseByronic HeroHypocriteHeel RealizationOne Head TallerWorthy OpponentWould Hit a GirlChiaroscuroand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Punch a Wall, Shout-Out, and Your Mom.