December 25, 2024
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
December 25, 2024
Director
Rachel Morrison
Cast
Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Olunike Adeliyi, and Adam Turgoose
Directed by Rachel Morrison, rated PG-13, released December 25, 2024. Olympic boxer Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields fights her way from Flint, Michigan to gold — and then must fight the system that undervalues her triumph.
Starring Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Olunike Adeliyi, and Adam Turgoose.
Winning the gold is only half the story. Staying fierce when the world shrugs is the real championship.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—93% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 90% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.2/10.
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Winning the gold is only half the story. Staying fierce when the world shrugs is the real championship.
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Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 93% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (90%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.2/10, reflecting generally favorable broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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