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The Fire Inside

PG-13 In Theaters Wed Dec 25 Biography Drama Sports TRAILER for List
96% Tomatometer 24 Reviews Popcornmeter 0 Verified Ratings
THE FIRE INSIDE is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, 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.
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Owen Gleiberman Variety It’s a real rouser. Yet the film is rooted in a sobering grasp of the trauma that can be the flip side of triumph. The arc of the drama is built around an enormous curveball it throws at the audience. And that’s when the movie really gets good. Oct 7, 2024 Full Review Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com Morrison shows a gift for guiding the main and supporting actors. Nothing seems fake. Not the emotions, upheavals or triumphs. Rated: 3/4 Sep 24, 2024 Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen Hollywood Reporter As its restless protagonist navigates the road to ultimate personal victory, director Morrison is right there with her, maintaining a propulsive momentum accentuated by editor Yoon’s rhythmic cuts and composer Tamar-kali’s elegant, percolating score. Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Nate Adams The Movie Sleuth Hits all the right moments to deliver an enjoyable sports drama that wears its heart right on its sleeve. Rated: B Sep 28, 2024 Full Review Murjani Rawls MovieWeb The Fire Inside is a welcome alternative to the typical sports biopic that sanitizes any awkwardness or sadness that detracts from the joy of victory. It invites us to look at Shields and Crutchfield as actual people who have to keep living after winning. Sep 23, 2024 Full Review Kevin Bourne SHIFTER Whether you're a man, woman, young or old, this equal parts sports film and social commentary is an almost two-hour pep talk about the power of hard work and determination. Rated: 4/5 Sep 17, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis THE FIRE INSIDE is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, 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.
Director
Rachel Morrison
Producer
Elishia Holmes, Barry Jenkins
Screenwriter
Barry Jenkins
Distributor
Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Michael De Luca Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Suggestive Material|Thematic Elements|Some Strong Language)
Genre
Biography, Drama, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2024, Wide