Against the Ropes (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2004, Against the Ropes is a drama and romance film directed by Charles S. Dutton, running about 106 minutes. “She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Who’s in it. Against the Ropes stars Meg Ryan as Jackie Kallen, Omar Epps as Luther Shaw, Charles S. Dutton as Felix Reynolds and Tony Shalhoub as Sam LaRocca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Against the Ropes has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $6.4M at the box office.
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 Against the Ropes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Against the Ropes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against the Ropes (2004)?
- In US, Against the Ropes 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 Against the Ropes worth watching?
- Against the Ropes holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Against the Ropes?
- Against the Ropes stars Meg Ryan, Omar Epps, Charles S. Dutton, Tony Shalhoub and Tim Daly.
- When was Against the Ropes released?
- Against the Ropes was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.