Bruised (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2020, Bruised is a drama film directed by Halle Berry, running about 129 minutes. “It's not a second chance. It's a last chance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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
Who’s in it. Bruised stars Halle Berry as Jackie Justice, Adan Canto as Desi, Stephen McKinley Henderson as Pops and Sheila Atim as Bobbi Buddhakan Berroa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Bruised has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bruised page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bruised tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bruised (2020)?
- In US, Bruised is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bruised worth watching?
- Bruised holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bruised?
- Bruised stars Halle Berry, Adan Canto, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sheila Atim and Valentina Shevchenko.
- When was Bruised released?
- Bruised was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.