Cinderella Man

Dir. Ron Howard · United States of America · English

7.5 Our score

2005 Movie Drama, History, Romance ICYMI

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Our take

I was surprised by how dramatically and deeply emotional this film was. While there is a love story included, it is not that of young puppy love. Rather, it the story of a man’s undying and perseverant love for his family. What would you do when given a problem to which there is no solution and everything beloved to you is at stake? I was in emotional agony experiencing the Depression with this family whilst ironically perched upon my plush bed devouring extensive amounts of food. Were I you, the person reading this, I would take the time tonight to watch it. It’s worth it.

What it won

Awards

Oscars

3 noms

Nominated: Best EditingNominated: Best Makeup and HairstylingNominated: Best Supporting Actor

Golden Globes

2 noms

Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion PictureNominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

BAFTA

1 nom

Nominated: Best Screenplay

SAG Awards

1 win · 1 nom

Won: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting RoleNominated: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

WGA

1 nom

Nominated: Best Original Screenplay

The story

What happens

The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.

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