Against the Ropes
Seen it?2004 | 106 min | Romance, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 12% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.1 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Million Dollar Baby or Raging Bull, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
12% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$39 million worldwide on a $39 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles S. Dutton
- Meg RyanJackie Kallen
- Omar EppsLuther Shaw
- Charles S. DuttonFelix Reynolds
- Tony ShalhoubSam LaRocca
- Tim DalyGavin Reese
- Joe CorteseIrving Abel
- Kerry WashingtonRenee
- Sean BellRay Kallen
- Dean McDermottPete Kallen
- Skye McCole BartusiakLittle Jackie