Girlfight (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Girlfight is a 2000 sports drama directed by Karyn Kusama, starring Michelle Rodriguez, Jaime Tirelli and Santiago Douglas. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2001. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Karyn Kusama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia TriStar Home Video
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Girlfight About?
The premise of Girlfight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a gritty portrayal of teenage frustration, Michelle Rodriguez delivers a striking performance as Diana Guzman, a young woman seeking her place in the world. Feeling misunderstood and struggling to find acceptance, she unexpectedly finds purpose and a sense of belonging through the demanding discipline of boxing. The sport offers her a path to self-discovery, resilience, and a surprising connection with others.
Girlfight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female protagonist
- teen angst
- teenage girl
- title directed by woman
- anger
- teenage protagonist
- latin american
- female boxer
- directorial debut
- boxing trainer
- sexism
- boxing
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- kiss
- boxing match
- father son relationship
- brother sister relationship
- love
- one word title
- friendship between teenage girls
- dysfunctional family
- fight
- ghetto
- domestic violence
- montage
- single father
- braided hair
- temper
- inner city
- high school
- boxing gym
- boxer
- f rated
- father daughter relationship
- independent film
- underdog
- woman fights a woman
- singing the national anthem
- theft
- high school principal
- punched in the face
- slow motion scene
- diner
- crying
- jealousy
- argument
- drunkenness
- classroom
- jogging
- pawnshop
- house party
Girlfight Cast
Michelle Rodriguez leads the cast, with Jaime Tirelli and Santiago Douglas. Directed by Karyn Kusama.
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Director Karyn Kusama
More from Karyn Kusama
More films directed by Karyn Kusama, best-rated first: The Invitation, Destroyer, Jennifer's Body and XX.
Girlfight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Girlfight 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 64% User score
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Girlfight Plot Summary
What happens in Girlfight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Breaking new ground in women’s boxing might seem like an unexpected approach to elevate women’s issues. While it is true there are pressing matters such as pay equity and childcare to consider, boxing strikes a chord with viewers who are often overwhelmed by their daily struggles, juggling responsibilities like paying the mortgage and getting the kids to school. By tapping into this visceral connection through the sport, the film effectively contributes to vital conversations surrounding the challenges that young women encounter today.
Full summary
The whole story of Girlfight, scene by scene
Girlfight Box Office
Girlfight grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $100,176 (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $100.2K
Girlfight Awards & Nominations
Girlfight won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2001.
1 win2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2001 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Debut Performance – Michelle Rodriguez
- Nominated Best First Feature
Girlfight Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Girlfight (2000) Teaser (VHS Capture)
How Well Do You Know Girlfight?
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 is the primary sport featured in Girlfight?
Cars in Girlfight
10 cars on screen, including the 1984 Lincoln Continental Mark VII and the 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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1995 Toyota Land Cruiser Minor role -
1990 Buick LeSabre Background role -
1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van Background role
Girlfight Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “걸파이트” and “Girlfight - Auf eigene Faust”.
- Also known as
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- 걸파이트
- Girlfight - Auf eigene Faust
- Zbuntowana
- A bunyós csaj
- Женский бой
- אגרוף של אישה
- Боксьорката
- Boa de Briga
- ガールファイト
- Boxerka
- 女生出拳
- Kız Dövüşü
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Girlfight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Girlfight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Girlfight?
Girlfight runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Girlfight released?
Girlfight was released on September 29, 2000.
Who directed Girlfight?
Girlfight was directed by Karyn Kusama.
More films by Karyn Kusama Who is in the cast of Girlfight?
Girlfight stars Michelle Rodriguez, Jaime Tirelli and Santiago Douglas.
How much did Girlfight make at the box office?
Girlfight grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $100,176 international).
How is Girlfight rated?
Girlfight has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
What awards did Girlfight win?
Girlfight won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2001.
Does Girlfight have a post-credit scene?
No. Girlfight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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