Shadowboxer (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2005, Shadowboxer is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lee Daniels, running about 93 minutes. “Feeling Protected Is Very Seductive” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the main target, the gangster's pregnant girlfriend. Instead, she delivers her baby and convinces Mikey to help her protect them both. As Rose weakens from cancer, Mikey becomes breadwinner for this unusual family. But tranquility will not last.
Who’s in it. Shadowboxer stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Mikey, Helen Mirren as Rose, Vanessa Ferlito as Vicki and Macy Gray as Neisha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Shadowboxer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadowboxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadowboxer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadowboxer (2005)?
- In US, Shadowboxer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadowboxer worth watching?
- Shadowboxer holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadowboxer?
- Shadowboxer stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito, Macy Gray and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
- When was Shadowboxer released?
- Shadowboxer was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.