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Southpaw

2015·Movie
2h 3min·R
65
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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Believe in hope.

Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, has an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, his house and his manager. He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a former fighter who trains the city's toughest amateur boxers. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.
Boxing DramaRedemption StoryEmotional DownfallIntense TrainingFamily StruggleTragic LossFighting for ForgivenessGritty RealismComeback Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Southpaw legally?

Southpaw is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Southpaw worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Southpaw rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Southpaw?

2 h 3 min

Southpaw runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Southpaw?

Critics58
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Southpaw higher (74) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Southpaw a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$92 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $92 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Southpaw in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, China.

In how many countries can I watch Southpaw?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Southpaw in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Southpaw use?

Riches to RagsDead Star WalkingChildhood Friend RomanceFatal FlawBitch in Sheep's ClothingMistaken for MurdererRags to RichesAffectionate NicknameOffing the OffspringPlot-Triggering DeathTook a Level in BadassFallen-on-Hard-Times Joband 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Southpaw, including Riches to Rags, Dead Star Walking, Childhood Friend Romance.