Several films dealing with boxing have achieved great success and become famous in the history of cinema. There are many examples of works that have become classics, leaving an indelible memory on the public.
And you, do you like boxing films? How about exploring some old movies that portray this mode? If so, check out our list of 10 old boxing movies available to stream.
Old boxing movies
Check out our selection of 10 old boxing movies available on streaming platforms.
Director Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed biographical drama, “Raging Bull,” depicts the rise and fall of former middleweight boxing champion Jake LaMotta.
Robert De Niro plays LaMotta and the cast also includes Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, Theresa Saldana, Frank Vincent and Nicholas Colasanto.
This biographical drama is based on the life of American boxer Iron Mike Tyson. Actor Michael Jai White plays Tyson in the film.
The cast also includes George C. Scott as businessman Cus D’Amato and Paul Winfield as boxing promoter Don King.
Denzel Washington stars in the biographical drama “Hurricane” as former middleweight boxer Rubin Carter.
Known as “The Hurricane,” the boxer was wrongly convicted of a triple murder in 1966. The film chronicles Carter’s arrest, his time in prison and, ultimately, his freedom.
Directed by Walter Hill, “Street Fighter” follows a mysterious boy involved in illegal boxing matches during the Great Depression.
Action movie star Charles Bronson plays the street fighter. The cast also includes James Coburn.
The noir “The Tragic Farce” stars Humphrey Bogart. Based on a novel by Budd Schulberg, the film is directed by Mark Robson.
Bogart plays a journalist hired by a corrupt promoter to promote a boxer who, despite being a brute, has no talent.
Directed by Michael Mann, this biopic explores the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.
Will Smith plays Ali and the plot covers crucial moments in his career and personal life, particularly between the years 1964 and 1974.
The romantic comedy “My Favorite Wrestler” stars Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. In the plot, a perfume magnate (Streisand) discovers that her accountant has stolen all her money.
The only thing left for him was to own the contract of an inactive boxer (O’Neal). He then decides to force him back into the ring to get his money back.
Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, “The Wrestler” is a drama that received good critical reception upon its release. The film is directed by Jim Sheridan and the cast includes Emily Watson and Brian Cox.
Day-Lewis plays a boxer and former IRA member who returns home to Belfast and tries to make a new life for himself after a long spell in prison.
The feature film “Carman – The Champion” follows a youth center pastor who was a former boxer and needs to get back into the ring.
With the aim of raising funds for the reform of the local church, he decides to fight again.
An absolute classic of cinema, “Rocco and His Brothers” is an Italian film directed by Luchino Visconti.
Alain Delon plays Rocco Parondi, one of the five children of a poor family from southern Italy who leaves for Milan. The family goes through great difficulties in the new city, and Rocco and his brother Simone become involved in boxing matches.
The “Rocky” series cannot be missing from a list of classic boxing films. All six films from the original series, starring Sylvester Stallone as boxer Rocky Balboa, are available on Amazon Prime Video.
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