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Shadowboxer

2005·Movie
1h 33min·R
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic334.1Rotten Tomatoes17%38%
IMDb5.5Metacritic334.1Rotten Tomatoes17%38%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Feeling Protected Is Very Seductive

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. Instead, she delivers her baby and convinces Mikey to help her protect them both. As Rose weakens from cancer, Mikey becomes breadwinner for this unusual family. But tranquility will not last.
Gritty Crime ThrillerNeo-Noir DramaHitmen & RedemptionBleak & IntensePsychological DepthComplex CharactersStylized VisualsConfrontationalRaw & Emotional

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Daniels, Anthony Pettine
Written by:
Will Rokos
Produced by:
Lee Daniels, Damon Dash, Suzanne Smith Crowley
Composed by:
Marko Costanzo, Sean Garnhart, Paul Hsu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Shadowboxer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shadowboxer legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shadowboxer worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shadowboxer rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Shadowboxer?

1 h 33 min

Shadowboxer runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shadowboxer?

Critics25
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Shadowboxer higher (45) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Shadowboxer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shadowboxer?

5ESGBGGJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shadowboxer in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shadowboxer use?

Back-Alley DoctorBookendsThe CameoMale Frontal NudityOoh, Me Accent's SlippingDye or DieImprobable Infant SurvivalWoman ScornedTiny Guy, Huge GirlWig, Dress, AccentParental IncestWhere da White Women At?

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Shadowboxer, including Back-Alley Doctor, Bookends, The Cameo.