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The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.

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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (2006)
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Box office
Grossed $109M worldwide, about 1.2 times its $88M budget
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Hamilton, Toronto and Fairmont Royal York
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Setting
Set in New York City, New Jersey and Hudson County
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Music
Music by Thomas Newman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Salvatore Totino
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Details

Director: Ron Howard
Writers: Akiva GoldsmanScreenplay
Cliff HollingsworthStory, Screenplay
Status: Released
Release date: June 2, 2005
Original language: English
Budget: $88M
Revenue: $108.5M
Countries: United States of America

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