Cinderella Man (2005)
Kernel Score: 84% · 2,362 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Romance, Drama, History
Released: 2005-06-02
Runtime: 144 minutes
Is Cinderella Man worth watching?
Worth watching. Russell Crowe plays a down-and-out boxer fighting his way back during the Depression. It's a familiar underdog story, but it's well acted, handsomely made and very moving in its family scenes.
Watch it if you
- like boxing and underdog dramas
- enjoy period pieces about hardship
- want a classic feel-good fight film
Skip it if you
- want a surprising plot
- dislike boxing violence
Best for: Classic sports-drama night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Cinderella Man
- Stream: TNT, TBS, tru TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
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.
Cinderella Man parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Cinderella Man is a PG-13 biographical drama about boxer Jim Braddock's Depression-era comeback.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Contains boxing match violence, though reviews note it relies more on personal story than brutal fight scenes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Cinderella Man
If you liked Cinderella Man, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Rocky (1976) — 88%: The original underdog boxing story.
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) — 90%: Deeper, more heart-wrenching boxing drama.
- Raging Bull (1980) — 89%: Gritty boxing biopic with more intensity.
- The Fighter (2010) — 84%: Boxing comeback story built around a family.
- Big George Foreman (2023) — 86%: True boxing comeback with an inspiring arc.
- Apollo 13 (1995) — 90%: True-story drama about perseverance against long odds.
Director
Cast
- 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
Cinderella Man FAQ
Is Cinderella Man worth watching?
Worth watching. Russell Crowe plays a down-and-out boxer fighting his way back during the Depression. It's a familiar underdog story, but it's well acted, handsomely made and very moving in its family scenes.
Where can I watch Cinderella Man?
In the US you can stream Cinderella Man on TNT, TBS and tru TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Cinderella Man OK for kids?
Cinderella Man is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Cinderella Man is a PG-13 biographical drama about boxer Jim Braddock's Depression-era comeback.
What movies are like Cinderella Man?
If you liked Cinderella Man, try Rocky, Million Dollar Baby, Raging Bull and The Fighter.