Raging Bull

1980 | 129 min | Drama, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (92%), audiences adore it (7.9/10) and it won 2 Oscars, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic
AudiencesVery strong
7.9/10 from 5K viewers
AwardsVery strong
3 wins, 6 other nominations — won Academy Award for Best Actor; won Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$23 million worldwide on a $18 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity