PG-13 | 1h 56m | Drama, Sport | 2024
Inspirational sports dramas have been a tried-and-true formula and a reliable box office draw for many years. Arguably, the modern era of the genre began with the original underdog sports character, Rocky (in the 1976 “Rocky”). Sylvester Stallone’s scrappy boxer was a game-changer. The movie presented a deeply human, flawed, and determined hero who resonated with audiences on a primal level. The story of the underdog who refuses to quit became an archetype that transcended boxing, laying the foundation for countless stories of grit and glory.
