Christy

Directed by David Michôd
R; 135 minutes

“Boxing movies have a way of feeling mythological, but what’s so effective about Christy is that it simply tells her story, allowing the heroism to rise up out of it.” — Owen Gleiberman, Variety

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it, confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.

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