Uppercut (2025)
Two worlds collide. Two fighters unite.
104 min
When Elliott, a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni, the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring and Elliott's keen insights show the resilient young fighter that real strength comes from the challenges you overcome when life throws its biggest punches your way.
- Release date
- January 23, 2025
- Country of origin
- United States, Germany
Trailer
Cast
- Ving Rhames as Elliott Duffond
- Luise Großmann as Toni Williams
- Jordan E. Cooper as Payne Harris
- Joanna Cassidy as Rita Stooth
- Scott Monahan as Referee
- Andrew Ibach as Philipp
- Lynn Favin as The Cellist
- Manny Ayala as Mitch
- Biko Eisen-Martin as Darius
- Cedric Brandon Jones as Reporter
Crew
- Torsten Ruether · Director
- Torsten Ruether · Writer
- Matthew Berkowitz · Producer
- Josef Brandmaier · Producer
- Steve B. Castor · Producer
- Luise Großmann · Producer
- Brass Against · Composer
- Gevorg Gev Juguryan · Cinematographer
- Mattia Palombi · Cinematographer
- Savannah Bayse · Editor
- Michelle Gabriel · Casting director
- Michelle Lewitt · Casting director
- Laura Miller · Production designer
- Robert Wise · Production designer