Christy (2025)

Release date: 2025-11-06 Recommended age: 16+ IMDb 7.4
Christy

Movie details

  • Genres: History, Drama
  • Director: David Michôd
  • Main cast: Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O'Brian, Ethan Embry
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2025-11-06

Story overview

This biographical drama follows Christy Martin, a woman from rural West Virginia who discovers an unexpected talent for boxing. With fierce determination and the support of her trainer-turned-husband Jim, she rises through the ranks of professional boxing. While Christy projects strength and confidence in the ring, she faces profound personal struggles outside it, grappling with family relationships, her identity, and a marriage that becomes increasingly dangerous.

What parents need to know

This film contains intense boxing violence with realistic fight scenes showing punches, blood, and injuries. There is strong thematic material including domestic abuse, controlling relationships, and psychological manipulation that may be disturbing for younger viewers. Language includes occasional strong profanity. The film deals with mature themes of identity, ambition, and survival in a high-pressure environment. Given the intense violence and serious themes, this film is generally appropriate for viewers aged 16 and older.

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