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Bruised

Name: Bruised
Released: 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000000Z
Rating: 6.8

It's not a second chance. It's a last chance.

2021 • 129 min • ★ 6.8 (481) • Released

Action Drama

Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out

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Original title: Bruised
Language: EN
Country: US,GB
Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: —

Reviews & Ratings 1

redlionking

Oct 22, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

A Journey of Redemption and Resilience In Bruised, Halle Berry steps into the ring not only as the film’s star but also as its director, delivering a raw, unflinching portrayal of a fighter’s journey to reclaim her life. This film is not just about physical combat; it’s about the inner battle we all face when life knocks us down and the courage it takes to rise again. Berry plays Jackie Justice, a former MMA fighter who’s been beaten by life in more ways than one. As she struggles to escape the ghosts of her past, she is suddenly faced with an unexpected challenge: the return of her young son. This moment forces Jackie to confront her failures and to fight for something far greater than her own redemption—her son’s future. What sets Bruised apart is its unapologetic grit. Berry doesn’t shy away from showing the harsh realities of life at rock bottom. But more than the blows in the ring, it’s the emotional punches that land hardest. Through every setback, every moment of self-doubt, Bruised reminds us that true strength is born not from the absence of fear, but from facing it head-on. The law of abundance and the law of assumption are woven into Jackie’s journey. She begins the film believing in her limitations, defined by past mistakes and pain. But as she steps into the octagon one more time, we witness a profound shift. Jackie embraces her worth, not through external validation but by assuming the mantle of victory in her heart long before the bell rings. This is where her real transformation occurs—by envisioning her success, she taps into the abundance of strength and resilience that’s been within her all along. Halle Berry’s directorial debut is a testament to perseverance and self-belief. Through its relentless portrayal of struggle and survival, Bruised reminds us that no matter how many times life throws us to the mat, we always have the power to rise again. For anyone looking for a film that celebrates the fight within, Bruised is a knockout.

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Keywords 3

dramatic sports woman director

Streaming

Netflix

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Cast 17

Halle Berry

Jackie Justice

Adan Canto

Desi

Sheila Atim

Bobbi Buddhakan Berroa

Danny Boyd Jr.

Manny Lyons Jr

Adriane Lenox

Angel McQueen

Shamier Anderson

Immaculate

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Pops

Valentina Shevchenko

Lady Killer

Lela Loren

Mrs. Bradshaw

Nikolai Nikolaeff

Igor

Denny Dillon

Crazy Esther

Jennifer Dugwen Chieng

Karima

Shawna Hamic

Secretary

Julio A. Sanchez

Teen #2

Julie Kedzie

Sport Commentator #2

Delissa Reynolds

Ms. Feelgood

Heidi Moneymaker

Cold Open Fighter

Crew 20

William Cote

Stunt Coordinator

Halle Berry

Director

Terilyn A. Shropshire

Editor

Tom Harberd

Associate Producer

Avy Kaufman

Casting

Compton Ross

Executive Producer

Jonathan Fuhrman

Executive Producer

Phil Hunt

Executive Producer

Basil Iwanyk

Producer

Erica Lee

Producer

Guymon Casady

Producer

Halle Berry

Producer

Mark DeSimone

ADR Mixer

Terence Blanchard

Original Music Composer

Cardi B

Songs

H.E.R.

Songs

Saweetie

Songs

Michael A. Martinez

Visual Effects

Thurman Martin III

Visual Effects Producer

Kolby Kember

Visual Effects Supervisor

Gallery

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US Release Dates 3

Nov 13, 2021

AFI Fest

Premiere

Nov 17, 2021

R Theatrical (Limited)

Nov 24, 2021

Netflix

R Digital