Cinderella Man (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cinderella Man is a 2005 biographical drama directed by Ron Howard, starring Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Craig Bierko. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $108.5 million worldwide on a $88 million budget. It won 2 awards from 12 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $88M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cinderella Man About?
The premise of Cinderella Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing financial ruin during the Great Depression, former boxer James J. Braddock struggles to feed his family. He reluctantly returns to the ring, battling poverty and prejudice while fighting for a chance at redemption. His unlikely comeback captures the spirit of a nation yearning for hope amidst hardship, as he fights against all odds to reclaim his former glory and provide a better future for his loved ones.
Cinderella Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boxing
- max baer
- boxing champion
- boxer
- friendship between men
- final showdown
- 1930s
- love
- great depression
- starvation
- violence
- money
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- underdog
- trainer
- broken hand
- comeback
- dock
- motivational
- two word title
- integrity
- desperation
- despair
- working class
- injustice
- economic inequality
- class solidarity
- class consciousness
- protective male
- homelessness
- hooverville
- ringside announcer
- meat
- electricity
- kindling wood
- begging
- beggar
- sports announcer
- locker room
- listening to a radio
- blood
- fear of death
- restaurant
- movie projector
- watching a movie
- labor strike
- labor union
- candle
- what happened to epilogue
- ends with biographical notes
- arrogance
Cinderella Man Cast
Russell Crowe leads the cast, with Renée Zellweger and Craig Bierko. Directed by Ron Howard.
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Director Ron Howard
More from Ron Howard
More films directed by Ron Howard, best-rated first: Parenthood, Rush, Frost/Nixon and Rebuilding Paradise.
Cinderella Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cinderella Man 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 91%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 76% User score
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Cinderella Man Plot Summary
What happens in Cinderella Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
James J. Braddock, portrayed by Russell Crowe, is a determined Irish-American boxer hailing from New Jersey. Once considered a light heavyweight contender, he finds himself compelled to abandon the ring after suffering a severe hand injury. This situation brings a mix of relief and concern for his wife, Renée Zellweger. Mae, his supportive spouse, is deeply pained by the brutality of his profession, yet she realizes that their financial situation heavily relies on his boxing career.
Full summary
The whole story of Cinderella Man, scene by scene
Cinderella Man Box Office & Budget
Cinderella Man grossed $108.5 million worldwide on a $88 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $61.6 million came from the US and Canada and $46.9 million (43%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$108.5M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $61.6M
- International
- $46.9M
- Budget
- $88M
Cinderella Man Awards & Nominations
Cinderella Man won 2 awards from 12 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2006, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
2 wins12 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2006 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actor – Paul Giamatti
- Nominated Best Actor – Russell Crowe
- Nominated Best Director – Ron Howard
- Nominated Best Picture
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2006 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Paul Giamatti
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Russell Crowe
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Oscars 2006 3 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Paul Giamatti
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Makeup
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Golden Globes 2006 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor)
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BAFTA 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
Cinderella Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cinderella Man.
How Well Do You Know Cinderella Man?
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 injury forced James J. Braddock into premature retirement from boxing?
Cars in Cinderella Man
10 cars on screen, including the 1934 Ford V8 and the 1920 Ford Model T.
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1931 Chevrolet Independence Background role -
1927 Chrysler 60 Background role
Cinderella Man Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “El hombre que no se dejó tumbar” and “Das Comeback - Für eine zweite Chance ist es nie zu spät”.
- Also known as
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- El hombre que no se dejó tumbar
- Das Comeback - Für eine zweite Chance ist es nie zu spät
- Nokdaun
- De l'ombre à la lumière
- 击动深情
- 最后一击
- วีรบุรุษสังเวียนเกียรติยศ
- El luchador
- Късметлията
- A remény bajnoka
- Una ragione per lottare
- Czlowiek ringu
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- Külkedisi Adam
- 신데렐라 맨
- 신데렐라맨
- На імя Папялушка
- Das Comeback
- Cinderella Man - Una ragione per lottare
- Нокдаун
- 铁拳男人
- Cinderella Man. El hombre que no se dejó tumbar
- Człowiek ringu
- A Luta Pela Esperança
- Бајка о боксеру
- Těžká váha
- סינדרלה מן
- Ťažká váha
- 最後一擊, ნოკდაუნი
- シンデレラマン
- Renăscut din cenușă
- Pakilęs iš pelenų
- 擊動深情
- مرد سیندرلایی
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Cinderella Man: The Real Jim Braddock Story, Resurrecting the Champ and The Boxer.
Cinderella Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Cinderella Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cinderella Man?
Cinderella Man runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Cinderella Man released?
Cinderella Man was released on June 3, 2005.
Who directed Cinderella Man?
Cinderella Man was directed by Ron Howard.
More films by Ron Howard Who is in the cast of Cinderella Man?
Cinderella Man stars Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Craig Bierko.
How much did Cinderella Man make at the box office?
Cinderella Man grossed $108.5 million worldwide ($61.6 million domestic, $46.9 million international) on a budget of $88 million.
How is Cinderella Man rated?
Cinderella Man has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
What awards did Cinderella Man win?
Cinderella Man won 2 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Critics' Choice 2006.
Does Cinderella Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Cinderella Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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