Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- gritty
- tense
- intimate
- sports movie night
- inspirational drama viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed Halle Berry's committed acting and assured directorial debut as the film's strongest qualities, while finding the overall drama uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jackie returns to competitive MMA years after disgrace while trying to repair her personal life.
Manny, the son Jackie gave up as an infant, unexpectedly re-enters her life.
The film places a woman fighter at the center of MMA competition, professional exploitation, and personal recovery.
Jackie's underground and professional bouts emphasize bodily strain, impact, and danger.
Films like Bruised, and why
Million Dollar Baby
female athlete overcoming professional and personal setbacks in a gritty, emotionally direct sports drama
The Fighter
character-driven boxing drama centered on redemption, family estrangement, and hard-won resilience
Warrior
raw combat-sports setting combined with intimate family conflict and a determined comeback narrative
Girlfight
women-centered athletic drama about reclaiming agency through demanding physical competition
Movie Details
- Director
- Halle Berry
- Release Date
- 2021-11-17
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (490)
Cast
- Halle Berry
- Adan Canto
- Sheila Atim
- Danny Boyd Jr.
- Adriane Lenox
- Shamier Anderson
- Stephen McKinley Henderson
- Valentina Shevchenko
- Lela Loren
- Nikolai Nikolaeff
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bruised about?
- A disgraced MMA fighter battles back toward the Octagon while confronting the son she gave up and the damage that drove her away.
- What is Bruised like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bruised as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bruised violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Bruised as brutal.
- What did critics think of Bruised?
- Critics broadly viewed Halle Berry's committed acting and assured directorial debut as the film's strongest qualities, while finding the overall drama uneven.
- Which films are like Bruised?
- Films with a similar feel include Million Dollar Baby, The Fighter, Warrior, and Girlfight.
- How long is Bruised?
- Bruised runs 129 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bruised?
- In United States, Bruised streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
