After a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction, a champion boxer fights to get custody of his daughter and revive his professional career.After a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction, a champion boxer fights to get custody of his daughter and revive his professional career.After a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction, a champion boxer fights to get custody of his daughter and revive his professional career.
- Awards
- 11 nominations total
50 Cent
- Jordan Mains
- (as Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson)
- Director
- Writer
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I love jake gyllenhaal
This movie changed my life
After watching this movie i left and leave smock and start exercising and box and after 3 year I transferred to a strong man. I love you jake i love you southpaw
Wow. This is actually an incredible movie in which Gyllenhaal delivers an Oscar worthy performance.
It's kind of an emotional rollercoaster which gives you the best of the two different worlds in boxing and drama. A comeback story at its finest. The father-daughter relationship gets me the most.
I've seen this movie more times than I can count and it still amazes me that Jake Gyllenhaal didn't even got nominated for this one - he is outstanding!
It's kind of an emotional rollercoaster which gives you the best of the two different worlds in boxing and drama. A comeback story at its finest. The father-daughter relationship gets me the most.
I've seen this movie more times than I can count and it still amazes me that Jake Gyllenhaal didn't even got nominated for this one - he is outstanding!
First of all...this is wrong, why i have to write in English only, i want to write in Spanish, i don't have that right???. OK, going to the point that matters...the movie is extraordinary whether you are a boxer, whether you where a boxer or if you don't even know what boxing is, like someone says down here. I watch it in the night, and the next morning when i woke up i was feeling so weird (like in a good way i think). It provoke on mi something very difficult to describe. It touches my most intimate fiber, it came with a strong emotional charge. Although I understand that not everyone feels the same way, you never, NEVER can put 1,2,3, or 4 stars to this movie...they are qualifications to fit in Aladdin movie, don't be cruel, don't be like that, don't be that guy, think, with that qualifications the movie rate falls apart. The actor are really exceptional...Mcadams is great truly great, although she participates in the first part her essence will remain with you all the way. Forest...there is nothing to say about him that someone doesn't know, the way that he adopts that kind of character is beautiful. And Gyllenhaal is becoming one of my favorites really, he is truly magnificent. It can't be bad with persons who work in this level. Watch it please, y cannot take it out of my head, i repeat, at least for my as a boxing fan that i am, it left me with a mix of emotions that only few movies have provoke that on my. Just watch it an i hop you can enjoy it as i did. From Uruguay, my regards to all of you, enjoy your life.
Jake Gyllenhaal once again proves that he is a legend, a one of a kind actor. Yes, Southpaw's redemption driven storyline is one we've seen before, but through Jake's acting range alone, the film levels up to its own tier. The emotional notes of the film was well received even in scenes that rely on expressions, over script. I for one, was invested in the tragedy and inspired by our hero's resurgence. Props as well to Forest Whitaker who plays philanthropist, coach and saving grace. It was a role crafted for him and there was no fault in his delivery, a refreshing statement considering his recent films. Carried by performances from our two leads (and some technically sound boxing!), Southpaw is a worthy sports drama and a shoe in as one of the hidden gems of 2015.
Beastly acting. emotionally powerful and very moving. and an awesome job of making you feel what he is feeling. A unique and intriguing character brought to life by the phenomenal acting of Jake Gyllenhaal who has become one of the best. forest Whitaker, Rachel mcAdams and the kid were great too. 50 cent shouldn't have been in the movie tho (2 viewings)
Did you know
- TriviaAntoine Fuqua had no money to pay James Horner to compose the film, due to the film's short budget. However, Horner did not care as he loved the idea of the film, and he decided to do it for free.
- GoofsIn some of the fight scenes, the ringside cameramen are seen shooting with an Arri Alexa camera. This camera would probably never be used to cover sports events. It was the actual film crew that you see in the shot.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Breakfast: Episode dated 16 July 2015 (2015)
- SoundtracksBeast (Southpaw Remix)
Written by Charles Caripides and Robert Bailey
Performed by Rob Bailey & the Hustle Standard
Remixed by DJ Khalil
Courtesy of Shady Records/Interscope Records
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- Also known as
- Revancha
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $52,421,953
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $16,701,294
- Jul 26, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $91,970,827
- Runtime
- 2h 4m(124 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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