Against the Ropes(2004)
She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming.
Against the Ropes Synopsis
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.
Against the Ropes (2004) is a romance and drama film directed by Charles S. Dutton, released on February 20, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Meg Ryan, Omar Epps, Charles S. Dutton and Tony Shalhoub. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles S. Dutton
- Writers:
- Cheryl Edwards
- Producers:
- David Madden, Robert W. Cort
- Cinematographer:
- Jack N. Green
- Composer:
- Michael Kamen
- Production:
- Moviemakers Productions (MMP), Paramount Pictures, Cort/Madden Productions, ATR Films, MMP Erste Filmproduktions
- Budget:
- $39,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,432,551
- Status:
- Released
Against the Ropes (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Against the Ropes before you stream it.
Against the Ropes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meg Ryan
as Jackie Kallen
Omar Epps
as Luther Shaw
Charles S. Dutton
as Felix Reynolds
Tony Shalhoub
as Sam LaRocca
Tim Daly
as Gavin Reese
Joe Cortese
as Irving Abel
Kerry Washington
as Renee
Sean Bell
as Ray Kallen
Dean McDermott
as Pete Kallen
Skye McCole Bartusiak
as Little Jackie
Juan Carlos Hernández
as Pedro Hernandez
Holt McCallany
as Dorsett
Key crew
Directed by Charles S. Dutton, written by Cheryl Edwards, produced by David Madden and Robert W. Cort.
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Against the Ropes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 135 ratings.
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Against the Ropes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Against the Ropes online?
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Against the Ropes (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Against the Ropes?
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The main cast of Against the Ropes (2004) includes Meg Ryan, Omar Epps, Charles S. Dutton, Tony Shalhoub and Tim Daly. The film was directed by Charles S. Dutton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Against the Ropes released?
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Against the Ropes was released on February 20, 2004 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Against the Ropes worth watching?
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Against the Ropes (2004) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Against the Ropes?
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Yes. The official Against the Ropes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.