Bang Bang

A retired boxer named Bernard Rozyski, known as Bang Bang, attempts to change his life by training his estranged grandson. As the pair work together, Rozyski's motivations are questioned by those around him, including a former girlfriend. This woman witnessed his rapid rise in the sport during the 1980s and remembers his rivalry with Darnell Washington, who is now running for mayor of Detroit. The story explores whether Rozyski is acting out of genuine kindness or simply passing on his own anger.

Directed by Vincent Grashaw, this comedy-drama is the second film in the director's chronological list of works, following Coldwater and preceding Gangland and Bruton. The screenplay was written by Will Janowitz. The film stars Tim Blake Nelson in the lead role, alongside Glenn Plummer, Andrew Liner, Kevin Corrigan, Nina Arianda, and Erica Gimpel, with a total credited cast of 53 people.

Since its release on September 12, 2025, the movie has received moderate feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 594 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher score of 6.8/10 from 11 votes.