Million Dollar Baby

Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman

In the wake of a painful estrangement from his daughter, boxing trainer Frankie Dunn has been unwilling to let himself get close to anyone for a very long time--then Maggie Fitzgerald walks into his g...( read more  read more... )ym. In a life of constant struggle, Maggie's gotten herself this far on raw talent, unshakable focus and a tremendous force of will. But more than anything, she wants someone to believe in her. The last thing Frankie needs is that kind of responsibility-- let alone that kind of risk--but won over by Maggie's sheer determination, he begrudgingly agrees to take her on. In turns exasperating and inspiring each other, the two come to discover that they share a common spirit that transcends the pain and loss of their pasts, and they find in each other a sense of family they lost long ago. Yet, they both face a battle that will demand more heart and courage than any they've ever known.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 17 min.

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Released: December 15, 2004

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DVD Released: July 12, 2005

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  • June 27, 2009
    A masterpiece, plain and simple. A total knockout of a movie right to the heart. Absolutely perfect. Unforgettable and Powerful. Brilliant, remarkable and groundbreaking. It's compelling, astonishing, deeply moving, outstanding and breathtaking. Eastwood and Freeman have never be... ...( read more )
  • February 22, 2009
    You could learn a lot from the movie. and after watching the 4th time in great detail, there is always something else to learn. And not just about boxing.

    When raw strength and will power clashes tradition and old age prejudice... somethings gotta give. And in the end, ... ...( read more )
  • January 4, 2009
    I've yet to see a film so close to perfection.
    Clint Eastwood is a master filmmaker. This film is flawless. It tells a complex, multi-layered story, showcases perfect writing, and three actors giving the best performances they've ever given. What does it mean to live a good li... ...( read more )
  • October 28, 2008
    "Beyond his silence, there is a past. Beyond her dreams, there is a feeling. Beyond hope, there is a memory. Beyond their journey, there is a love."

    Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) is a veteran boxing trainer who has devoted his life to the ring and has precious little to... ...( read more )
  • September 10, 2008
    "Now, what is the rule?"...
    "Protect myself at all times!"
  • July 2, 2009
    Eastwood directs this dramatic film, as he stars together with Freeman the second time around, this is as good as dramatic as their last collaboration (Unforgiven). This heart warming and heart breaking drama will make you cry as you watch the tragic ending of this brilliant fil... ...( read more )

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February 6, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby is a masterpiece, pure and simple, deep and true. full review

May 4, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness

Exhibits a gentle unaffected beauty and austere humanism. full review

March 14, 2005
Kurt Loder, MTV

A movie that shines with life and excitement and sorrow. It's an emotionally overwhelming experience. full review

January 7, 2005
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

It's rare that we see a movie that gives its characters a spiritual dimension; and rarer still that the director isn't making a heavy-handed statement with it. full review

December 27, 2004
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

It has the gloom and transcendence of an old man's wisdom. full review

December 15, 2004
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Like a title bout that goes through seven rounds of friendly push and poke before exploding into a knockout combination. full review

December 14, 2004
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Clint Eastwood's drama about a grizzled boxing trainer and a spunky young fighter is the best movie released by a major Hollywood studio this year. full review

December 13, 2004
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com

The crowning achievement in an incredible career of a true American icon. full review

December 10, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The knockout punch comes from Eastwood. His stripped-down performance -- as powerful as anything he's ever done -- has a rugged, haunting beauty. full review

Comments


  • michellefortuin
    May 29, 2009
    So beautiful.. I had to cry when I saw this movie. All the main characters were acting very good. Above all Hilary Swank, her performance looked so real that it almost scared me.
    The story of Million Dollar Baby is very beautiful, but heart rending as well. Especially the ending. I loved this movie, it's one of my favourites, although I won't watch it anymore in the nearby future just because it's so heavy.
  • lyonpearce
    April 1, 2009
    Its a gender balance. Sometimes it is good to see women doing what men can do. watching clint's productions makes me feel good. how about you?
  • LADYSUCCESS45
    March 4, 2009
    Great to know that women can fight just as good as men!! Her Physical strength was great, but in the end her physical deteriated due to we women are not made up to endure such physcial torment to our bodies. The ending was sad!!! She should have just worked out to look good and profile!!!
  • beautifullmary762
    February 24, 2009
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  • karthu1993
    July 15, 2008
    There should be a variety should'nt there?
    Always having a male boxer is boring. Also this movie proved that women could do things as far as men could.
    Well the ending is quiet dissapointing though.
  • lazysk8er7711
    February 27, 2008
    how can any of you like this movie, its a FEMALE boxer, that sux, it should be male.
  • nicktriant13
    January 8, 2008
    are you kitting me?????????????????????It's a great movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • nanita06200412
    October 30, 2007
    esta es una pelicula muy realista, ya que tiene un final impredecible,pero me encanta para mi es muy buena. los actores son verosimiles
  • gabrielhortencio
    January 4, 2007
    "Menina de Ouro", muito melhor esse filme de boxerdora, faz muito bem com o filme, at้ no final ้ muiiiito triste, mas CHOOOREI! nota 10000000000000000000!
  • maychristine
    December 21, 2006
    Wow....gosh it's cool...its my first time of watching a female boxer ....and she seems tired...but its a tragic in the ending....those who haven't seen this movie, should watch it.!

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