Uppercut Movie (2025) Trailer - Plot Synopsis: Golden Globe-winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann star in an electrifying film about Toni, a determined female boxer, trying to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today's world. When Elliott (Ving Rhames), a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni (Luise Grossmann), the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott's keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.
directed by Torsten Ruether
starring Ving Rhames, Luise Grossmann, Jordan E. Cooper, Joanna Cassidy
release date February 28, 2025 (in theaters and on VOD/Digital)
directed by Torsten Ruether
starring Ving Rhames, Luise Grossmann, Jordan E. Cooper, Joanna Cassidy
release date February 28, 2025 (in theaters and on VOD/Digital)
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00:00I trained Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and George Foreman.
00:13It's an honor to meet you.
00:18The judge said I had no business in a courtroom, that I was childish, just need to get my act
00:26together.
00:27You lost your cool.
00:28Stop yelling!
00:29It's primal.
00:31Fight or flight.
00:38You wear champ.
00:44I am a champ.
00:49I remember your body being totally in sync.
00:57Just give me one chance, okay?
01:00So you want a box.
01:02And I want you to train me.
01:04I'll pay you.
01:05You young people think it's all about money.
01:07You don't believe I can go the distance.
01:09This ain't about me here.
01:11Left jab, right cross.
01:13I studied all legendary fights.
01:15Ali.
01:16What do you know about Ali?
01:20I don't train fighters.
01:23I make fighters.
01:25Go put on your gear.
01:27This is our time to rise!
01:28Sit, get up.
01:30Move it, move it.
01:32I want to see how hard you can go at it.
01:34Game on!
01:36It's our time to rise!
01:38Ladies and gentlemen.
01:40Feel the pain!
01:42It's our time to rise!
01:44Pain is useful.
01:46Pain is a power that will supercharge him.
01:48Make him feel that.
01:50Yes, sir.
01:52Yeah!
01:54Nice!
01:56Nice!
01:58Nice!
02:00Nice!
02:02Nice!
02:04Attitude.
02:05Habitude.
02:07Gratitude.
02:09Let's go!
02:10The next super middleweight champion of the world
02:14This is our time to rise!
02:16is going to be hell.