Against the Ropes
Against the Ropes

Against the Ropes

2004Movie106 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users58%
Director: Charles S. DuttonGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

The true story of Jackie Kallen, a Cleveland woman who, with the help of her husband and a gifted boxer, becomes one of the first women to successfully manage a boxing career. She navigates the male-dominated world of professional boxing, transforming her underdog fighter into a champion.

Critical Reception

Against the Ropes received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the story predictable and uninspired. While Meg Ryan's performance was occasionally praised, the film as a whole was considered a formulaic sports drama that failed to deliver a compelling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable plot and uninspired storytelling.
  • Meg Ryan's performance is a bright spot, but it can't save the movie.
  • A formulaic sports drama that relies too heavily on clichés.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the story to be an inspiring tale of perseverance, many felt the movie was formulaic and predictable. Meg Ryan's performance was often cited as a positive aspect, but it wasn't enough to overcome the film's perceived lack of originality.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Jackie Kallen, who was one of the first female boxing managers and promoters in the sport.

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