Bleed for This
Seen it?2016 | 116 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Million Dollar Baby or The Fighter, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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 earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 77K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Younger
- Miles TellerVinny Pazienza
- Aaron EckhartKevin Rooney
- Katey SagalLouise Pazienza
- Ciarán HindsAngelo Pazienza
- Ted LevineLou Duva
- Christine EvangelistaAshley
- Amanda ClaytonDoreen Pazienza
- Daniel SauliJon
- Tina CascianiHeather
- Gary GaloneCaesar's Pit Boss