Uppercut

A determined young boxer named Toni seeks to overcome personal and societal barriers. She forms an unexpected partnership with Elliott, a former boxing champion and gym owner. Through their training and Elliott's guidance, Toni learns that genuine strength is forged by enduring and overcoming life's hardest challenges. Her journey eventually leads her to become a pioneering manager in women's boxing, where she applies the lessons she learned from Elliott to guide a fighter named Payne toward a championship match.

The drama and thriller was written and directed by Torsten Rüther. The film stars Ving Rhames as Elliott Duffond and Luise Grossmann as Toni Williams, with Jordan E. Cooper appearing as Payne Harris and Joanna Cassidy as Rita Stooth. A joint production between Germany and the United States, the movie was produced by Penned Pictures, GroupM Motion Entertainment, It's Just Us Productions, and Hello Moment Productions.

Released on January 23, 2025, the film has a runtime of 104 minutes. Audience reception has been mediocre, with the film receiving a 5/10 rating on IMDb from 3,200 votes and a matching 5/10 rating on TMDB based on 18 votes.