Bleed for This (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bleed for This is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Ben Younger, starring Ciarán Hinds, Aaron Eckhart and Katey Sagal. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $6.7 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Ben Younger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Open Road Films (II)
- Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bleed for This About?
The premise of Bleed for This without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film tells the true story of Vinny Pazienza, a talented boxer from Providence whose career is derailed by a devastating car accident that leaves him with a severe neck injury and a grim prognosis. Defying medical professionals and facing seemingly insurmountable odds, Pazienza embarks on an arduous journey of recovery and rehabilitation, determined to return to the boxing ring. Driven by an unwavering spirit and supported by his family, he fights to prove his doubters wrong in what could be his last chance to reclaim his former glory.
Bleed for This Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- boxing
- comeback
- broken neck
- rhode island
- las vegas nevada
- female topless nudity
- man wears a thong
- boxing sport
- year 1988
- car
- male nudity
- boxer
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- male protagonist
- male rear nudity
- sports drama
- bare chested male
- male wears underwear
- underdog
- halo
- twilight
- exercise bike
Where to Watch Bleed for This
Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bleed for This Cast
Ciarán Hinds leads the cast, with Aaron Eckhart and Katey Sagal. Directed by Ben Younger; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ben Younger
Bleed for This Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bleed for This 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 70% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
118 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Bleed for This Plot Summary
What happens in Bleed for This from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In November 1988, aspiring boxer Vinny Pazienza squared off against Roger Mayweather for the coveted WBC World Light Welterweight Title. Arriving late to the scales after exhausting hours on a stationary bicycle, Vinny tipped the scales at a precise 140 pounds, just making the weight limit for the fight.
Full summary
The whole story of Bleed for This, scene by scene
Bleed for This Box Office & Budget
Bleed for This grossed $6.7 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $5.1 million came from the US and Canada and $1.6 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.7M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $5.1M
- International
- $1.6M
- Budget
- $6M
Bleed for This Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bleed for This.
How Well Do You Know Bleed for This?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What weight class was Vinny Pazienza competing in during his fight against Roger Mayweather?
Bleed for This Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Paz: The Vinny Pazienza Story” and “Paz”.
- Also known as
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- Paz: The Vinny Pazienza Story
- Paz
- Krev šampiona
- برای این خون بریز
- K.O. - Bleed For This
- Bleed for This - A Força de Um Campeão
- 블리드 포 디스
- За кров до перемоги
- Bleed - Più forte del destino
- Sangue Pela Glória
- Kova iki paskutinio kraujo lašo
- Пазманский дьявол
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- Sacrificio de leyenda
- 浴血而战
- להילחם על זה
- Opłacone krwią
- Η Δύναμη του Πρωταθλητή
- Vasakarat
- Līdz pēdējam
- La inspiradora historia de Vinny Pazienza
- คนระห่ำหมัดหยุดโลก
- ビニー/信じる男
- Sângerează pentru visul tău!
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Bleed for This FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bleed for This, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bleed for This?
Bleed for This runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Bleed for This released?
Bleed for This was released on November 18, 2016.
Who directed Bleed for This?
Bleed for This was directed by Ben Younger.
More films by Ben Younger Who is in the cast of Bleed for This?
Bleed for This stars Ciarán Hinds, Aaron Eckhart and Katey Sagal, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Bleed for This?
In the US, Bleed for This is streaming on Fawesome, fuboTV and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bleed for This make at the box office?
Bleed for This grossed $6.7 million worldwide ($5.1 million domestic, $1.6 million international) on a budget of $6 million.
How is Bleed for This rated?
Bleed for This has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Bleed for This have a post-credit scene?
No. Bleed for This has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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