Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Kernel Score: 90% · 10,201 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2004-12-05
Runtime: 132 minutes
Is Million Dollar Baby worth watching?
Must-watch. A quiet, hard-hitting boxing drama that is really about a father figure and his fighter. The performances from Eastwood, Swank and Morgan Freeman are superb, and the story takes a turn that stays with you.
Watch it if you
- like character-driven dramas over action
- enjoy sports films with real emotional weight
- admire Clint Eastwood's restrained filmmaking
Skip it if you
- want an uplifting sports story
- are put off by a very sad, heavy second half
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Million Dollar Baby
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.
Million Dollar Baby parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 boxing drama includes brutal fights and mature, tragic themes including a suicide attempt and euthanasia.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Brutal in-ring boxing, a catastrophic fight injury that leaves a character paralyzed, and a suicide attempt; emotionally devastating rather than gory.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Million Dollar Baby
If you liked Million Dollar Baby, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Raging Bull (1980) — 89%: The great boxing drama, brutal and personal
- Rocky (1976) — 88%: Underdog boxing story with real heart
- The Fighter (2010) — 84%: Family-driven boxing story with strong performances
- Gran Torino (2008) — 89%: Another gruff Eastwood story of an old man's change of heart
- Unforgiven (1992) — 89%: Eastwood's weary, serious take on violence and regret
- Mystic River (2003) — 89%: Eastwood-directed tragedy with great performances and a heavy mood
Director
Cast
- Clint Eastwood as Frankie Dunn
- Hilary Swank as Maggie Fitzgerald
- Morgan Freeman as Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris
- Jay Baruchel as Danger Barch
- Mike Colter as Big Willie Little
- Lucia Rijker as Billie 'The Blue Bear'
- Brían F. O'Byrne as Father Horvak
- Anthony Mackie as Shawrelle Berry
- Margo Martindale as Earline Fitzgerald
- Riki Lindhome as Mardell Fitzgerald
Million Dollar Baby FAQ
Is Million Dollar Baby worth watching?
Must-watch. A quiet, hard-hitting boxing drama that is really about a father figure and his fighter. The performances from Eastwood, Swank and Morgan Freeman are superb, and the story takes a turn that stays with you.
Where can I watch Million Dollar Baby?
In the US you can stream Million Dollar Baby on Fubo and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Million Dollar Baby OK for kids?
Million Dollar Baby is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 boxing drama includes brutal fights and mature, tragic themes including a suicide attempt and euthanasia.
What movies are like Million Dollar Baby?
If you liked Million Dollar Baby, try Raging Bull, Rocky, The Fighter and Gran Torino.