Against the Ropes
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51% Critic Match

Against the Ropes

She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming.

5.1 / 10 2004 1h 46mPG-13 English
RomanceDrama

Storyline

A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.

Cast & Crew

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Jackie Kallen

Lead
Omar Epps

Omar Epps

Luther Shaw

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Felix Reynolds

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Sam LaRocca

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Gavin Reese

Joe Cortese

Joe Cortese

Irving Abel

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Renee

Sean Bell

Sean Bell

Ray Kallen

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Charles S. Dutton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Against the Ropes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker