The Fire Inside 2024

Biography Drama Sport

Studio	Amazon MGM Studios Michael De Luca Productions PASTEL Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date	Dec 25, 2024  Sep 07, 2024
Country	US
Language	English
Runtime	109 min
Rated	PG-13
Technical details	2.39:1

The story of Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport.

The story of Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. (less)

Director: Rachel Morrison
Writer: Barry Jenkins
Starring: Oluniké Adeliyi, Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, De'Adre Aziza, Chiamaka Glory, Idrissa Sanogo
Producer: Michael De Luca

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Review

Review by Brian Orndorf, December 11, 2024

Earlier this month, there was “Unstoppable,” which told the story of Anthony Robles, a one-legged wrestler trying to make his way through the sport, dealing with all sorts of setbacks, including a violent home life. “The Fire Inside” is very similar, this time detailing the days of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, a teenage boxer attempting to survive her environment and learn from a coach who cares about her future. There’s formula in both pictures, and while “Unstoppable” was indeed stopped by familiarity, “The Fire Inside” makes a noticeable effort to get past cliché. The screenplay, by Barry Jenk ...read more...