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The Joe Louis Story

1953·Movie
1h 28min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–33%
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–33%

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and moving

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

POWERFUL... as his battering fists! THRILLING... as his fighting heart! GREAT... as his never-to-be-forgotten story!

The life and career of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, who held the title for 12 years--longer than any other boxer in history--and who had to not only battle opponents inside the ring and racism outside it.
Biographical Sports DramaHistorical NarrativeAnti-Racism ThemeBoxing LegendInspiring Underdog StorySocially ConsciousMid-Century AmericanaCharacter StudyOvercoming Adversity

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Gordon
Written by:
Robert Sylvester
Produced by:
Stirling Silliphant, William Joyce
Composed by:
George Bassman, George Bassman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Joe Louis Story legally?

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The Joe Louis Story is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and Pure Flix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Joe Louis Story worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Joe Louis Story?

1 h 28 min

The Joe Louis Story runs 1 h 28 min.

Is The Joe Louis Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Joe Louis Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Joe Louis Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Joe Louis Story in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.