A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.
Jawbone (2017) is a action and drama film directed by Thomas Napper, released on May 12, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Johnny Harris, Ian McShane, Ray Winstone and Michael Smiley. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
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Johnny Harris
as Jimmy McCabe
Ian McShane
as Joe Padgett
Ray Winstone
as William Carney
Michael Smiley
as Eddie
Luke J.I. Smith
as Damian
Anna Wilson-Hall
as Mary
Jermaine Allen
as Boxing Ring Spectator
Archie Cocker
as Boxing Ring Spectator
Stacey Lynn Crowe
as Boxers Wife
Marilyn May James
as Boxing Ring Spectator
Atul Sharma
as Boxing Ring Spectator
Rayn Khan
as Boxing Ring Spectator (uncredited)
Directed by Thomas Napper, written by Johnny Harris, produced by Johnny Harris and Michael Elliott.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 83 ratings.
**He wants to return to his glory days!** Another boxing film and this time its from Britain. Seems a small scale film. Most part of the film was a drama. But the entire final act was the event what everyone had waited for. Like any boxing film, it had the same story that a struggling boxer wants to get back to his professional position and he's intended to do anything for it. The pre-developments were a perfect…
Reviewed on September 26, 2017
"McCabe" (Johnny Harris) is a former ABA junior champion, but he's lost his way in the intervening years and so now down on his luck, he turns up at the gym of his old mentor "Bill" (Ray Winstone) looking to get back into shape and into the ring. Reluctantly, and with conditions, "Bill" agrees - but "McCabe" needs a couple of grand now so approaches his shady old friend "Padgett" (Ian McShane) for a steak, a float…
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
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Jawbone (2017) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Jawbone (2017) includes Johnny Harris, Ian McShane, Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Luke J.I. Smith. The film was directed by Thomas Napper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Jawbone was released on May 12, 2017 and runs for 1h 31m.
Jawbone (2017) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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