
Christy
2025 · Movie · R · 134 min · ★ 7.1
Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.
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Details
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-10-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (179 votes)
Themes
- attempted murder
- based on true story
- west virginia
- domestic violence
- female boxing
- boxing
- 1990s
- sports drama
- admiring
- assertive
- based on real person
- biographical drama
Cast & crew

Sydney Sweeney
as Christy Martin

Ben Foster
as Jim V. Martin

Merritt Wever
as Joyce Salters

Katy O'Brian
as Lisa Holewyne

Ethan Embry
as John Salters

Jess Gabor
as Rosie

Chad L. Coleman
as Don King

Tony Cavalero
as James “Shortdog” Maloney

Miles Mussenden
as Richard Christmas

Gilbert Cruz
as Miguel Diaz
Directed by David Michôd