Bruised main backdrop
Bruised main poster

6.9/10 • 441

2020-09-122h 9m

Drama

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

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

Directors
Halle Berry
Editors
Jacob Craycroft

Top Billed Cast

View Credits
  1. Halle Berry

    Halle Berry

    Jackie Justice

  2. Adan Canto

    Adan Canto

    Desi

  3. Sheila Atim

    Sheila Atim

    Bobbi Buddhakan Berroa

  4. Danny Boyd Jr.

    Danny Boyd Jr.

    Manny Lyons Jr

  5. Adriane Lenox

    Adriane Lenox

    Angel McQueen

  6. Shamier Anderson

    Shamier Anderson

    Immaculate

  7. Stephen McKinley Henderson

    Stephen McKinley Henderson

    Pops

  8. Valentina Shevchenko

    Valentina Shevchenko

    Lady Killer

  9. Lela Loren

    Lela Loren

    Mrs. Bradshaw

Reviews1

View Reviews
redlionking Avatar

redlionking

Oct 22, 2024

8/10

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 her young son. This moment forces Jackie to confront her failures and to fight for something far greater than her own redemption—her son’s future. What sets Bruised apart is its unapologetic grit. Berry doesn’t shy away from showing the harsh realities of life at rock bottom. But more than the blows in the ring, it’s the emotional punches that land hardest. Through every setback, every moment of self-doubt, Bruised reminds us that true strength is born not from the absence of fear, but from facing it head-on. The law of abundance and the law of assumption are woven into Jackie’s journey. She begins the film believing in her limitations, defined by past mistakes and pain. But as she steps into the octagon one more time, we witness a profound shift. Jackie embraces her worth, not through external validation but by assuming the mantle of victory in her heart long before the bell rings. This is where her real transformation occurs—by envisioning her success, she taps into the abundance of strength and resilience that’s been within her all along. Halle Berry’s directorial debut is a testament to perseverance and self-belief. Through its relentless portrayal of struggle and survival, Bruised reminds us that no matter how many times life throws us to the mat, we always have the power to rise again. For anyone looking for a film that celebrates the fight within, Bruised is a knockout.

Media

  • Bruised backdrop
  • Bruised backdrop
  • Bruised backdrop
  • Bruised backdrop
  • Bruised backdrop

Recommendations

  • Business as Usual main backdrop

    Business as Usual

    6.0

  • Walk With Me main backdrop

    Walk With Me

    5.7

  • The Fox main backdrop

    The Fox

    5.0

  • All Souls main backdrop

    All Souls

    6.6

  • Made in America main backdrop

    Made in America

    5.5

  • First Squad: The Moment of Truth main backdrop

    First Squad: The Moment of Truth

    6.2

  • The Unforgivable main backdrop

    The Unforgivable

    7.4

  • Catch.44 main backdrop

    Catch.44

    5.1

  • Kicks main backdrop

    Kicks

    6.8

  • Nostalgic Christmas main backdrop

    Nostalgic Christmas

    7.0

  • Castle Falls main backdrop

    Castle Falls

    6.1

  • Robin Robin main backdrop

    Robin Robin

    7.1

  • A Journal for Jordan main backdrop

    A Journal for Jordan

    7.0

  • Mickey's Tale of Two Witches main backdrop

    Mickey's Tale of Two Witches

    7.0

  • Girl You Know It's True main backdrop

    Girl You Know It's True

    7.2

  • Never Back Down: Revolt main backdrop

    Never Back Down: Revolt

    6.4

  • Friendzone main backdrop

    Friendzone

    5.9

  • Four Good Days main backdrop

    Four Good Days

    6.8

  • Blue Bayou main backdrop

    Blue Bayou

    7.5

  • Love in the Time of Cholera main backdrop

    Love in the Time of Cholera

    6.6

Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$11,000,000.00
Revenue
--
Keywords
sportswoman directordramatic