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Releasing on Dec 25, 2024
  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
  • 1 h 49 m
  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
  • 1 h 49 m

Summary Claressa Shields (Ryan Destiny), a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry), pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dre...

Directed By: Rachel Morrison

Written By: Barry Jenkins

  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
  • 1 h 49 m
  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
  • 1 h 49 m

The Fire Inside

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
78
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Summary Claressa Shields (Ryan Destiny), a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry), pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dre...

Directed By: Rachel Morrison

Written By: Barry Jenkins

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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88% Positive
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13% Mixed
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90
Sep 13, 2024
The Fire Inside, in a deceptively brilliant twist on the inspirational sports film, is a humanist story, whose every hard hitting beat and aching emotion is also truly earned.
By Robert Daniels FULL REVIEW
90
Sep 13, 2024
As its restless protagonist navigates the road to ultimate personal victory, director Morrison is right there with her, maintaining a propulsive momentum accentuated by editor Harry Yoon’s rhythmic cuts and composer Tamar-Kali’s elegant, percolating score. And so are we.
By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW
80
Oct 10, 2024
The Fire Inside gives us that catharsis; it’s a real rouser. Yet the film is rooted in a sobering grasp of the trauma that can be the flip side of triumph. The arc of the drama is built around an enormous curveball it throws at the audience. And that’s when the movie really gets good.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 12, 2024
Her story is obviously astounding in itself, but what makes The Fire Inside, once called Flint Strong, such an upper-tier sports movie is that Morrison and the Oscar-winning screenwriter Barry Jenkins don’t rely solely on the facts of her life to compel.
By Benjamin Lee FULL REVIEW
75
Sep 12, 2024
It’s a solid debut for Morrison and a star-making turn for Destiny with a message for girls and boys to know their worth and never settle.
By Jared Mobarak FULL REVIEW
67
Sep 12, 2024
The film still ends in rousing fashion, but it recognizes something far more profound: There are no actual conclusions in real life, even if we can feel moments of triumph throughout. It’s what next that matters.
By Kate Erbland FULL REVIEW
58
Sep 12, 2024
Unless you have truly transcendent performances or unforgettable cinematic moments, it’s difficult for this genre of sports story to really throw a unique punch.
By Gregory Ellwood FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Michael De Luca Productions, PASTEL
Release Date Dec 25, 2024
Duration 1 h 49 m
Rating PG-13
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Awards

Gotham Awards
• 2 Nominations
Denver International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Camerimage
• 1 Nomination

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