Movie

Bleed for This

2016 · 116 min

A gritty, inspiring underdog story that mixes brutal boxing with a tender family drama, anchored by a fierce physical performance.

Tagline: This is what the greatest comeback in sports history looks like
Overview: The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.
How it feels: Uplifting, earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, redemption, family, ambition
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: upliftingstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
redemption
family
ambition
healing
Places: small town
hospital
workplace
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild