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Million Dollar Baby

2004Movie2 h 12 minPG-13

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic868.4Rotten Tomatoes90%90%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about sports and everyday modern life, with standout performances and score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Beyond his silence, there is a past. Beyond her dreams, there is a feeling. Beyond hope, there is a memory. Beyond their journey, there is a love.

Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.

Feels like

  • Sports Drama
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Found Family
  • Redemption Arc
  • Melodramatic Tragedy
  • Boxing Realism
  • Character Study
  • Poignant Score
  • Underdog Story
  • Life Lessons

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Paul Haggis
Produced by
Clint Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, Paul Haggis
Music by
Clint Eastwood

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Facts

December 5, 2004 · 2 h 12 min · PG-13

Released
December 5, 2004
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish
Made in
United States, Switzerland
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$217 million
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Retired Badass, Brick Joke, Prodigal Family +9

  • Retired Badass
  • Brick Joke
  • Prodigal Family
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • The Atoner
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Flat Character
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Halfway Plot Switch
  • Noodle Incident
  • Arc Words
  • Ungrateful Bastard

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Million Dollar Baby?"

Questions about Million Dollar Baby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Million Dollar Baby?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Million Dollar Baby streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Million Dollar Baby worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 86).

Is Million Dollar Baby okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

Is Million Dollar Baby plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Million Dollar Baby a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$217 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $217 million worldwide, 7.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Million Dollar Baby use?

Retired BadassBrick JokeProdigal FamilyActually Pretty FunnyThe AtonerThe Un-RevealFlat CharacterDisappeared DadHalfway Plot SwitchNoodle IncidentArc WordsUngrateful Bastardand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Retired Badass, Brick Joke, and Prodigal Family.