Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Million Dollar Baby (2004) — Drama / Sport A gritty, character-driven boxing drama about ambition, loyalty, and the costs of love. Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank), a determined thirty-something waitress from Missouri, walks into a run-down Los Angeles gym seeking training from cantankerous veteran trainer Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood). Reluctant at first, Frankie is won over by Maggie’s iron will and raw talent, and a tough, unlikely father‑daughter bond forms between them. Under Frankie’s old‑school tutelage and with the quiet support of his friend Eddie “Scrap-Iron” Dupris (Morgan Freeman), Maggie’s career soars — until a brutal in‑ring accident shatters everything and forces the characters into a heartbreaking, morally complex dilemma. Viewers will experience both the raw physicality of the boxing world and a deeply human, emotional story. The film balances tense, authentic fight sequences with quiet, intimate scenes that reveal the characters’ vulnerabilities and regrets. Expect powerful performances, slow-building warmth, and an unflinching, somber climax that challenges viewers’ feelings about duty, compassion, and personal choice. This is a moving, sometimes painful watch that stays with you long after the final bell.

Actors: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman

Director: Clint Eastwood

Runtime: 132 min

Genres: Drama, Sport

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