Bruised

Film - 2021 - Drama, Sport

The story

Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out

Directed by

Halle Berry

Starring

Halle Berry, Adan Canto, Sheila Atim, Danny Boyd Jr., Adriane Lenox, Shamier Anderson

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 6.2 out of 10

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Film · 2021 · Drama · Sport

Bruised

77% match2h 9mMA15+
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The story

Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out

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Bruised | Halle Berry | Official Trailer | Netfl
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Ratings
IMDb
6.2 / 10
17k votes
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51%
Tomatometer
2.91 / 5
12k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.8 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Sport
Runtime2h 9m
RatedMA15+
Release2021-11-17
Where to watch
Netflix
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