Cinderella Man (2005)

The fascinating life of Depression-era boxer Jim Braddock is brought to the screen in director Ron Howard's powerful drama. Russell Crowe stars as Braddock, whose determination to make a better life for his wife (Renée Zellweger) and family saw him triumph over poverty and an injured right hand to rise to the top of the boxing world, culminating in a bout with heavyweight champ Max Baer (Craig Bierko). Paul Giamatti, Bruce McGill also star. 145 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Two-disc set.