
In the North American Great Depression, the former successful boxer James Braddock loses all his possessions and savings with the crash of the stock market. His beloved wife Mae Braddock and their three children survive to starvation and lack of heating and the daily difficulties supported by their love. In 1934, when Jim’s couch and manager Joe Gould offers to him a chance to return to boxing, he becomes the symbol of hope of hopeless people in a ruined nation.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some language.
Principal Cast: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti
Director: Ron Howard

A struggling boxer in the The Great Depression, Jim, gives up his portion of breakfast to his young daughter.
Themes: Poverty, Family, Fatherhood, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Love-Father's, Support, Sharing, Parenting
2:24
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After learning that his son stole sausage from the butcher for his family, Jim reprimands his son and makes him a promise.
Themes: Stealing, Fatherhood, Poverty, Lessons, Discipline, Ethics, Morality, Promise, Parenting
2:59
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When their children become ill, Mae gives them to family members, without consulting her husband, for fear that they can no longer properly support them.
Themes: Poverty, Promise, Parenting, Family, Support, Helpless, Giving Up, Argument, Desperation
3:12
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Jim pleads with his friends for money so he can pay the utilities and get his children back.
Themes: Plea, Charity, Pride, Humility, Desperation, Fatherhood, Family, Compassion, Poverty
3:00
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Mae expressers her concerns about Jim’s boxing career and him fighting a man who has killed two fighters in the ring.
Themes: Family, Motherhood, Protection, Fear, Parenting, Plea, Stress, Anxiety, Safety
2:54
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Before Jim’s big fight, Mae shows up to express her loving support of her husband.
Themes: Support, Hero, Relationships, Love-Romantic, Encouragement, Intimacy, Loyalty, Inspiration, Empower
2:18
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