Drama

Bruised

- It's not a second chance. It's a last chance.

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 : 2020-09-12

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Romulus EntertainmentEntertainment 360Rhea FilmsThunder RoadAloe EntertainmentBohemia MediaHead Gear FilmsMetrol Technology87Elevengame1Linda Gottlieb FilmsLudascripts

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Jackie Justice

Original Name : Halle Berry

Gender : Female

Character Name : Desi

Original Name : Adan Canto

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bobbi Buddhakan Berroa

Original Name : Sheila Atim

Gender : Female

Character Name : Manny Lyons Jr

Original Name : Danny Boyd Jr.

Gender : Male

Character Name : Angel McQueen

Original Name : Adriane Lenox

Gender : Female

Character Name : Immaculate

Original Name : Shamier Anderson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pops

Original Name : Stephen McKinley Henderson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lady Killer

Original Name : Valentina Shevchenko

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mrs. Bradshaw

Original Name : Lela Loren

Gender : Female

Character Name : Igor

Original Name : Nikolai Nikolaeff

Gender : Male

Character Name : Crazy Esther

Original Name : Denny Dillon

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nathan Bradshaw

Original Name : Jacob Crespo

Gender : Male

Character Name : Karima

Original Name : Jennifer Dugwen Chieng

Gender : Female

Character Name : Secretary

Original Name : Shawna Hamic

Gender : Female

Character Name : Teen #1

Original Name : Mark Cayne

Gender : Male

Character Name : Teen #2

Original Name : Julio A. Sanchez

Gender : Male

Character Name : Junebug's Waiter

Original Name : Chandler Acloque

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gym Opponent #1

Original Name : Phaidra Knight

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gym Opponent #2

Original Name : Elijah Clarke

Gender : Male

Character Name : Black Rob

Original Name : Robert D. Constance

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fight Announcer

Original Name : Mark Fratto

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sport Commentator #1

Original Name : Yves Edwards

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sport Commentator #2

Original Name : Julie Kedzie

Gender : Female

Character Name : Ms. Feelgood

Original Name : Delissa Reynolds

Gender : Female

Character Name : Cold Open Fighter

Original Name : Heidi Moneymaker

Gender : Female

Reviews

redlionking

@redlionking

2024-10-28

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.