Bruised

2021 • 2h 9m •

Drama Action

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★ 6.8/10

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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

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

Top Billed Cast

Halle Berry

Jackie Justice

Adan Canto

Desi

Sheila Atim

Bobbi Buddhakan Berroa

Danny Boyd Jr.

Manny Lyons Jr

Adriane Lenox

Angel McQueen

Shamier Anderson

Immaculate

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Pops

Valentina Shevchenko

Lady Killer

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R redlionking Verified TMDB Critic

2024-10-22

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 ...