Fresh
Howard's movie skillfully delivers that primal, heart-pounding satisfaction that is the promise of all boxing tales.
David Ansen, Newsweek
Cinderella Man
One man's extraordinary fight to save the family he loved.
2005 · 2h 24m · PG-13
Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Ron Howard
Overview
The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.
Director and cast
- Ron Howard Director
- Russell Crowe as Jim Braddock
- Renée Zellweger as Mae Braddock
- Paul Giamatti as Joe Gould
- Craig Bierko as Max Baer
- Paddy Considine as Mike Wilson
- Bruce McGill as Jimmy Johnston
- David Huband as Ford Bond
- Connor Price as Jay Braddock
- Ariel Waller as Rosemarie Braddock
- Patrick Louis as Howard Braddock
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
80%
Tomatometer
Rotten
As for the fights themselves, Howard brings nothing new to the canvas. Like the movie as a whole, they work fine enough, even while encased in leaden certitude.
Jay Ruttenberg, Time Out
Fresh
The fight scenes have a stinging authenticity and, although at 144 minutes it outstays its welcome, this is Howard's best film since Apollo 13
Mark Salisbury, Time Out
Rotten
A superficially rousing portrait of Depression-era legend James J. Braddock.
Scott Tobias, AV Club
Fresh
The joy is in the playing, and Ron Howard pulls out all the stops like the organist at the old Madison Square Garden.
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
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