# Cinderella Man (2005)

> An impoverished former boxer fights his way back into the ring and becomes a Depression-era symbol of family loyalty and working-class hope.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/764

## Facts

- Runtime: 144 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, History
- Director: Ron Howard
- Cast: Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Paddy Considine, Bruce McGill, David Huband, Connor Price
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0352248/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: gritty, inspirational, earnest, inspirational movie night, sports movie marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of resilience and redemption during one of America's darkest times.

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