Movies and TvShows featuring "boxing-trainer" theme.
In 1998, Adonis "Donnie" Johnson, son of Apollo Creed, is taken in by Apollo's widow. Years later, Donnie pursues a career in boxing and convinces Rocky Balboa to train him. As Donnie rises in the boxing world, he must also navigate his father's legacy and Rocky's battle with cancer.
Rocky Balboa, a small-time Philadelphia boxer, gets the rare opportunity to fight the world heavyweight champion and becomes determined to go the distance to prove himself and regain his self-respect. Along the way, Rocky develops a relationship with Adrian, overcomes personal obstacles, and faces Apollo Creed in an epic boxing match that pushes both fighters to their limits.
Rocky Balboa, the reigning heavyweight champion, faces a powerful new contender, Clubber Lang, and must enlist the help of his former rival, Apollo Creed, to regain his fighting spirit and reclaim his title.
Reluctantly retired from fighting, Rocky takes charge of Mickey's gym and agrees to train a young protégé who's hungry for success.
Lights Out is a TV show that follows the story of a Rocky Balboa-esque boxer who is past his prime but refuses to give up, despite the difficulties he faces in his personal life. With themes of family, redemption, and the struggles of the boxing world, Lights Out is a gripping drama that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
What Men Want is a comedy film where a woman named Ali Davis gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts after drinking a potent concoction given to her by a psychic. With this newfound power, Ali uses it to her advantage as she tries to succeed in a male-dominated sports agency.
Maggie, a waitress who is determined to become a boxer, convinces Frankie, a skeptical coach, to train her. Despite their initial differences, they develop a close bond as Maggie proves herself in the ring. However, tragedy strikes when Maggie suffers a spinal cord injury that leaves her paralyzed. As she faces the challenges of her condition, Maggie asks Frankie to help her end her life. Torn by his moral dilemma, Frankie ultimately fulfills Maggie's wish and reflects on their journey together.
George Foreman, fueled by his impoverished childhood, overcomes his anger and becomes an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion. After a near-death experience, he transitions from boxing to becoming a preacher. However, when financial hardship strikes, he returns to the ring and, at age 45, becomes the oldest heavyweight champion in history.
Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. Despite their mutual agreement not to seek a rematch, Apollo challenges Rocky again, but Rocky declines and retires from professional boxing. His girlfriend, Adrian, supports his choice, as do his doctors who reveal that he will require surgery for a detached retina. Meanwhile, Apollo becomes obsessed with the idea of a rematch to prove that Rocky's performance was a fluke. Rocky eventually agrees to the rematch, despite Adrian's disapproval. With the support of his trainer Mickey, Rocky begins training and gets into shape for the fight. On the night of the match, Apollo aims to beat Rocky in no more than two rounds to prove that the first match was a fluke. Rocky, fighting right-handed to protect his eye, is knocked down twice in the first two rounds but manages to stay in the fight. Going into the final round, Apollo is well ahead on points and only needs to stay away from Rocky to win the fight. However, he ignores his trainer's pleas and attempts to beat Rocky by knockout. In the final round, Rocky switches back to his natural stance and unleashes a series of counter punches on Apollo, turning the tide of the fight. Both men knock each other down, but Rocky is able to get up at the count of 9 while Apollo collapses from exhaustion. Rocky wins the fight by knockout, becoming the new heavyweight champion.
Sienna Lane, a successful boxing trainer, finds out that her boyfriend Jax has been cheating on her with her own sister. In order to get revenge, she decides to train Kayden, Jax's biggest rival who has the potential to defeat him and take his championship title.
Micky Ward, a young boxer from a working class background, tries to establish himself as a successful fighter while dealing with his older brother's addiction issues. With the help of his family and a new manager, Micky overcomes obstacles and rises to success in the ring.
During the 1984-1985 UK miners' strike, 11-year-old Billy Elliot discovers his passion for dance while his family struggles. Despite his father and brother being coal miners on strike, Billy secretly joins a ballet class. His dance teacher believes he has the talent to study at the Royal Ballet School. Jackie, Billy's father, initially opposes his dream fearing judgment, but later supports him. With the help of the community, Billy auditions for the school and overcomes obstacles. Fourteen years later, Billy performs the lead in Swan Lake, achieving his dream.
Idris will provide seven disadvantaged young people with lessons in discipline, focus and determination by putting them through an experimental boxing school.
In 1939, a 12-year-old English boy named Peekay is sent to boarding school in South Africa. He endures bullying and racism but finds solace in his friendship with a German pianist. As World War II looms, Peekay discovers the power of his own voice and fights against injustice.
The Harder They Fall is a 1956 movie about a former sports writer who gets involved in the corrupt world of boxing. He becomes the publicist for an Argentine heavyweight who is being manipulated by a fight fixer. As he becomes more entangled in the boxing world, he must navigate through bribery, job offers, and threats to protect his fighter and his own integrity.
The Great White Hype is a comedy-drama movie released in 1996. It follows the story of a boxing promoter in Las Vegas who tries to find a white heavyweight champion to fight against the current African-American champion. The movie satirizes the world of boxing and explores themes of corruption and promotion.
Champion follows the story of a talented boxer who rises to fame but becomes corrupted by his success. As he navigates his way through the world of professional boxing, he is faced with moral dilemmas, betrayal, and personal struggles. Eventually, his arrogance and selfishness lead to his downfall.
A young woman named Diana, facing societal expectations and the obstacles of being a woman, decides to pursue her passion for boxing. With the help of her father, who was once a boxing trainer, she defies the odds and trains rigorously to compete in a male-dominated sport. Along the way, Diana battles sexism and finds empowerment and self-discovery within the boxing ring.
An aging boxer, on the verge of retirement, is convinced by his manager to participate in a rigged fight. As he steps into the ring, he must confront his own fears and insecurities while fighting to regain his self-respect.
Keiko, a hearing-impaired woman, strives to become a professional boxer amidst the threat of her boxing club's closure and the illness of its supportive president. As she wins two fights, fear starts consuming her, but she pushes forward and fights her third match. Concurrently, the gym faces permanent closure.