Uppercut
2025, Film, 104 min, Drama, Thriller, English, United States, MoviePedia score 58
Two worlds collide. Two fighters unite.
When Elliott, a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni, the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott's keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.
Directed by Torsten Ruether
Cast
- Ving Rhames as Elliott Duffond
- Luise Großmann as Toni Williams
- Jordan E. Cooper as Payne Harris
- Joanna Cassidy as Rita Stooth
- Scott Monahan as Referee
- Andrew Ibach as Philipp
- Lynn Favin as The Cellist
- Manny Ayala as Mitch
- Biko Eisen-Martin as Darius
- Cedric Brandon Jones as Reporter
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