Sydney Sweeney Steps into the Ring in 'Christy' Boxing Movie Trailer

"Oh boy ladies & gentlemen, have I got a treat for you!" Black Bear Pictures has unveiled the official trailer for Christy, hot on the heels of its successful premiere at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival last week. Christy is now set for a US release in theaters nationwide starting in November later this fall. "What does it take to become a legend?" The sports movie tells the story of of Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 1990s. From the TIFF description: "Featuring a career-best performance from Sydney Sweeney, the latest from David Michôd (Animal Kingdom) chronicles groundbreaking boxer Christy Martin's fierce story of self-actualization in the face of terrifying adversity..." They also add: "Dealing with themes of misogyny, domestic violence, and sexual identity, the film does justice to Christy's journey by being frank about the obstacles she overcame." Critics have been saying Sweeney is awards worthy in this, with a strong emotional lead role as Christy. The cast also includes Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O'Brian, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Chad Coleman, Bryan Hibbard, and Gilbert Cruz. It looks like yet another cliche boxing movie like so many others before it, but it also seems to throw some strong punches of its own. Take a look. // Continue Reading ›

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