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Shadowboxer

2005Movie1 h 33 minR

Crime
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic334.1Rotten Tomatoes17%38%
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic334.1Rotten Tomatoes17%38%

Summary

Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the main target, the gangster's pregnant girlfriend.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Lee Daniels
Written by
Will Rokos
Produced by
Damon Dash, Lee Daniels, Lisa Cortés
Music by
Mario Grigorov

Everyone

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Facts

September 9, 2005 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
September 9, 2005
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Back-Alley Doctor, Bookends, The Cameo +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Shadowboxer?"

Questions about Shadowboxer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shadowboxer?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Shadowboxer from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Shadowboxer worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (25).

Will I feel good after watching Shadowboxer?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.