Bleed for This
2016 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 6.8 · 66% critics
A world champion boxer suffers a devastating car crash that leaves his future uncertain. Determined to return to the sport he loves, he pushes through a grueling recovery, leaning on family and a tough-minded trainer while chasing an unlikely second chance.
Also known as Paz: The Vinny Pazienza Story · Paz
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-11-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 66/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (834 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grounded, true-story sports comeback with strong performances and more recovery drama than nonstop fights; Not for you if you need a fresh boxing plot or Rocky-style spectacle.
Pros: inspiring true-story drive; strong lead performances; heartfelt comeback focus | Cons: familiar sports beats; limited boxing action; uneven emotional pull
Themes
- underdog
- sports
- fighter
- boxer
- comeback
- biography
- rhode island
- boxing
- come back
- inspirational
Cast & crew
Miles Teller
as Vinny Pazienza
Aaron Eckhart
as Kevin Rooney
Katey Sagal
as Louise Pazienza
Ciarán Hinds
as Angelo Pazienza
Ted Levine
as Lou Duva
Christine Evangelista
as Ashley
Amanda Clayton
as Doreen Pazienza
Daniel Sauli
as Jon
Tina Casciani
as Heather
Gary Galone
as Caesar's Pit Boss
Directed by Ben Younger