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The Fire Inside

2024Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

DramaHistory
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic766.7Rotten Tomatoes93%91%

A tense, cathartic drama movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

To change everything, she gave everything.

Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Sports Drama
  • Gritty Biographical Narrative
  • Underdog Triumph
  • Working-Class Resilience
  • Emotional Character Study
  • Olympic Ambition
  • Coach-Mentee Bond
  • Social Realism
  • Heartfelt & Uplifting

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Rachel Morrison
Written by
Barry Jenkins
Produced by
Barry Jenkins, Michael De Luca, Elishia Holmes
Music by
Tamar-kali

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December 16, 2024 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
December 16, 2024
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
105 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fire Inside?"

Questions about The Fire Inside

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fire Inside?

PrimefuboTVMGM+Philo

In the United States, The Fire Inside streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Fire Inside worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is The Fire Inside okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Fire Inside?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is The Fire Inside plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Fire Inside a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.