Release Date
December 15, 2004 (Limited)
January 21, 2005
January 21, 2005
Digital Date
July 1, 2020 (Netflix)
DVD Release Date
July 12, 2005 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Clint Eastwood
Writer
Paul Haggis
Cast
Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood
Studio
Running Time
137 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, thematic material and brief drug use
In the wake of a painful estrangement from his daughter, boxing trainer Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) has been unwilling to let himself get close to anyone for a very long time - then Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) walks into his gym. In a life of constant struggle, Maggie's gotten herself this far on raw talent, unshakable focus and a tremendous force of will. But more than anything, she wants someone to believe in her. The... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Clint Eastwood delivers one of his best performances to date in one of his best directed pieces to date, and Hilary Swank proves "Boys Don't Cry" was not a fluke. With his last two films, Eastwood has established himself as one of the best directors out there, and Swank, facing a possible second Best Actress Oscar, has shown she is here to stay.
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