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Bruised

It's not a second chance. It's a last chance.
2020 | 129m | English

(16691 votes)

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Popularity: 2 (history)

Director: Halle Berry
Writer: Michelle Rosenfarb
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Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out
Release Date: Sep 12, 2020
Director: Halle Berry
Writer: Michelle Rosenfarb
Genres: Drama
Keywords sports, woman director, dramatic
Production Companies Thunder Road, Head Gear Films, Aloe Entertainment, 87Eleven, Metrol Technology, Rhea Films, Entertainment 360, Romulus Entertainment, Bohemia Media, game1, Ludascripts, Linda Gottlieb Films
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $11,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Halle Berry Jackie Justice
Adan Canto Desi
Sheila Atim Bobbi Buddhakan Berroa
Danny Boyd Jr. Manny Lyons Jr
Adriane Lenox Angel McQueen
Shamier Anderson Immaculate
Stephen McKinley Henderson Pops
Valentina Shevchenko Lady Killer
Lela Loren Mrs. Bradshaw
Nikolai Nikolaeff Igor
Denny Dillon Crazy Esther
Jacob Crespo Nathan Bradshaw
Jennifer Dugwen Chieng Karima
Shawna Hamic Secretary
Mark Cayne Teen #1
Julio A. Sanchez Teen #2
Chandler Acloque Junebug's Waiter
Phaidra Knight Gym Opponent #1
Elijah Clarke Gym Opponent #2
Robert D. Constance Black Rob
Mark Fratto Fight Announcer
Yves Edwards Sport Commentator #1
Julie Kedzie Sport Commentator #2
Delissa Reynolds Ms. Feelgood
Heidi Moneymaker Cold Open Fighter
Name Job
Mark DeSimone ADR Mixer
William Cote Stunt Coordinator
Michael A. Martinez Visual Effects
Cardi B Songs
Saweetie Songs
H.E.R. Songs
Terence Blanchard Original Music Composer
Frankie DeMarco Director of Photography
Joshua Reis Director of Photography
Jacob Craycroft Editor
Elizabeth Jones Production Design
Tommy Love Art Direction
Kait Murphy Set Decoration
Mirren Gordon-Crozier Costume Design
Chelsea Paige Makeup Department Head
Chris Foster Sound Effects Editor
Ruy García Sound Effects Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Filipe Messeder Sound Effects Editor
Samuel Miille Sound Effects Editor
Gene Park Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Bryan Haines VFX Artist
Alyssa Koncelik-Diemer VFX Artist
Ben Sumner VFX Artist
Michelle Rosenfarb Screenplay
Weist-Barron Ryan Casting
Stefanie Ryan-Manhim Casting
Shawn Finch Key Hair Stylist
Patricia Grande Hair Department Head
Kristy Strate Key Makeup Artist
Eric Knapp Production Supervisor
Jeffrey Penman Post Production Supervisor
Jason Pinardo Unit Production Manager
Gerard DiNardi First Assistant Director
Ram Paul Silbey Second Assistant Director
Justin Bazil Set Dresser
Claire Hart Joslyn On Set Dresser
Mat Kowalski Leadman
Kyle Marchiafava Property Master
Matthew Vidalis Graphic Designer
Benjamin Berger Production Sound Mixer
Matthew Haasch Foley Editor
Michael McMenomy Dialogue Editor
Jay Peck Foley Artist
Gabriel Sanders Boom Operator
Carlos Sotolongo ADR Mixer
Jerrell Suelto ADR Mixer
Eric Concha Special Effects Technician
Noah Schultz Stunt Double
Ndosi Anyabwile Digital Compositor
Chris M. Cooper Compositor
Alex Dreiblatt Compositor
Nancy Cristina Visual Effects Coordinator
Sean Loughran Compositor
Brad Lucas Digital Compositor
Natpasin Nguanprasert Digital Compositor
Tyler Old Compositor
John Baer Still Photographer
Eric Boswell Grip
Ramulas Burgess Camera Operator
Chris Cazavilan Key Grip
James Usmanov Gaffer
Gaddiel Lopez Wardrobe Supervisor
Missy Mickens Costume Coordinator
Gary van de Griek Set Dresser
Aska Matsumiya Original Music Composer
Halle Berry Director
Terilyn A. Shropshire Editor
Kolby Kember Visual Effects Supervisor
Avy Kaufman Casting
Thurman Martin III Visual Effects Producer
Name Title
Mary Aloe Executive Producer
Guymon Casady Producer
Anik Decoste Executive Producer
Gerard DiNardi Co-Producer
Terry Dougas Producer
Brad Feinstein Producer
David Gendron Executive Producer
Linda Gottlieb Producer
Gillian Hormel Producer
Ali Jazayeri Executive Producer
Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis Producer
Brian Pitt Executive Producer
Christina Weiss Lurie Executive Producer
Jonathan Fuhrman Executive Producer
Tom Harberd Associate Producer
Phil Hunt Executive Producer
Basil Iwanyk Producer
Erica Lee Producer
Compton Ross Executive Producer
Halle Berry Producer
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Reviews

redlionking
8.0

A Journey of Redemption and Resilience In Bruised, Halle Berry steps into the ring not only as the film’s star but also as its director, delivering a raw, unflinching portrayal of a fighter’s journey to reclaim her life. This film is not just about physical combat; it’s about the inner battle we ... all face when life knocks us down and the courage it takes to rise again. Berry plays Jackie Justice, a former MMA fighter who’s been beaten by life in more ways than one. As she struggles to escape the ghosts of her past, she is suddenly faced with an unexpected challenge: the return of her young son. This moment forces Jackie to confront her failures and to fight for something far greater than her own redemption—her son’s future. What sets Bruised apart is its unapologetic grit. Berry doesn’t shy away from showing the harsh realities of life at rock bottom. But more than the blows in the ring, it’s the emotional punches that land hardest. Through every setback, every moment of self-doubt, Bruised reminds us that true strength is born not from the absence of fear, but from facing it head-on. The law of abundance and the law of assumption are woven into Jackie’s journey. She begins the film believing in her limitations, defined by past mistakes and pain. But as she steps into the octagon one more time, we witness a profound shift. Jackie embraces her worth, not through external validation but by assuming the mantle of victory in her heart long before the bell rings. This is where her real transformation occurs—by envisioning her success, she taps into the abundance of strength and resilience that’s been within her all along. Halle Berry’s directorial debut is a testament to perseverance and self-belief. Through its relentless portrayal of struggle and survival, Bruised reminds us that no matter how many times life throws us to the mat, we always have the power to rise again. For anyone looking for a film that celebrates the fight within, Bruised is a knockout.

Oct 28, 2024