Shadowboxer(2005)
Feeling Protected Is Very Seductive
Shadowboxer Synopsis
Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the main target, the gangster's pregnant girlfriend. Instead, she delivers her baby and convinces Mikey to help her protect them both. As Rose weakens from cancer, Mikey becomes breadwinner for this unusual family. But tranquility will not last.
Shadowboxer (2005) is a action, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Lee Daniels, released on September 9, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito and Macy Gray. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Daniels
- Writers:
- Will Rokos
- Producers:
- Lee Daniels, Damon Dash, Lisa Cortés
- Cinematographer:
- M. David Mullen
- Composer:
- Mario Grigorov
- Production:
- Teton Films, Lee Daniels Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Shadowboxer (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shadowboxer before you stream it.
Shadowboxer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Mikey
Helen Mirren
as Rose
Vanessa Ferlito
as Vicki
Macy Gray
as Neisha
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Dr. Don
Stephen Dorff
as Clayton Mayfield
Mo'Nique
as Precious
- Tom Pasch
Tom Pasch
as Andrew
- Ryan Eric Speise
Ryan Eric Speise
as Anthony - Age 3
- Matt Higgins
Matt Higgins
as Eddie
- John Panzarella
John Panzarella
as Man in Hotel
Marvina Vinique
as Mikey's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Lee Daniels, written by Will Rokos, produced by Lee Daniels, Damon Dash and Lisa Cortés.
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Shadowboxer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 82 ratings.
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Shadowboxer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shadowboxer online?
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Shadowboxer (2005) 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 Shadowboxer?
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The main cast of Shadowboxer (2005) includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito, Macy Gray and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The film was directed by Lee Daniels. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shadowboxer released?
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Shadowboxer was released on September 9, 2005 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Shadowboxer worth watching?
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Shadowboxer (2005) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shadowboxer?
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Yes. The official Shadowboxer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.