Christy

Name: Christy
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Sport
Released: November 7, 2025
Duration: 135 min
Rating: 58

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Black Bear | Release Date: November 7, 2025 | Not Rated

Summary: Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But whileChristy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster). But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.… Expand

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History, Sport

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 135 min

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IndieWire Kate Erbland

Sep 5, 2025

While “Christy” has long been positioned as an awards play for Sweeney . . . her performance here is more nuanced and more painful than early indicators fully let on. She’s committed to the role, but she’s also committed to a story that doesn’t totally fit the usual mold. It doesn’t pull punches, even if that ultimately leaves a different kind of mark on its audience. Read full review

Dina Kaur

Nov 4, 2025

Sweeney stepping outside her popular roles as a rude, blonde teenager in "White Lotus" and "Euphoria" shows just how dynamic she is as an actress. Her range is the highlight of this film, which occasionally fell short when diving into more serious themes and dragged a bit in the middle. That said, "Christy" is worth watching, if only to see an almost unrecognizable Sweeney flex her acting muscles. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Nov 6, 2025

What truly propels the film is the growing realization, through both the script and Sweeney’s performance, that Christy isn’t an ordinary person blessed with an extraordinary gift. Rather, she’s an extraordinary person whose very life force is awe-inspiring. Read full review

David Fear

Sep 8, 2025

Christy is a decent movie, and a way better proof-of-concept regarding Sweeney’s willingness to go the distance for a project. Read full review

The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Sep 5, 2025

So rote that even an A.I. wouldn’t dare try to pass it off as original. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Nov 7, 2025

All of it is done capably but without much panache; worst of all, the boxing sequences feel rudimentary, lacking both artistry and savagery. Read full review

The Film Stage Ethan Vestby

Sep 7, 2025

Something feels a tad icky when you’re exiting the theatre of a dispiriting true story and being told you’re supposed to actually feel good. Read full review

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