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The Fire Inside

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2024 | 109 min | Drama, History

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved The Hurricane or Spotlight, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.9 out of 10 from opening-week audiences

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 13 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $12 million worldwide on a $12 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 54K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rachel Morrison

  • Ryan DestinyClaressa 'T-Rex' Shields
  • Brian Tyree HenryJason Crutchfield
  • Oluniké AdeliyiJackie Shields
  • Kylee D. AllenYoung Claressa (Running)
  • Emmanuel IgbokeUSA Team Officer
  • Lanette WareCoach Parker
  • Amanda BarkerFemale Clerk
  • De'Adre AzizaMickey
  • Adam ClarkClarence
  • Jessica GrossiTeam USA Teammate