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Critic Timothy Cogshell
rated 8

One of boxing's greatest talents and biggest personalities gets an inspiring if conventional treatment.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

...it’s a ringside seat to an entertaining spectacle.

Read full review at The Guardian
Claes Gustafsson
rated 9

Fantastiskt bra boxningsfilm.

11 months ago

Cast & Crew

Forest Whitaker
As Doc Broadus
Al Sapienza
As Gil Clancy
Michael Papajohn
As Officer Dell
Billy Slaughter
As Kurt Gaines
Tom Virtue
As Johnny Carson
Lara Grice
As Roberta

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Big George Foreman is a movie that tells the incredible story of George Foreman, a man who rose from poverty to become a world-renowned boxer and a symbol of redemption. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Foreman struggled with anger issues and violent outbursts, but he found solace in boxing and quickly became a standout in the sport. With the help of his trainers, Doc Broadus, Dick Sadler, and Archie Moore, and his supportive partner, Paula, Foreman won the gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics and went on to become the heavyweight champion of the world. However, Foreman's success was not without its challenges. He struggled with infidelity and a sense of entitlement, which strained his relationships with those closest to him. But, after a near-death experience, Foreman had a spiritual awakening and found a new purpose in life. He retired from boxing and became a pastor, using his platform to spread the word of God and help others find their way. Years later, Foreman returned to the ring, determined to prove that age was just a number and that he still had what it took to be a champion. At the age of 45, he made history by regaining his title and becoming the oldest and most improbable world heavyweight champion ever. Big George Foreman is a movie that inspires hope and shows that even when we think our time is up, we still have the power to make a comeback and achieve greatness. It is an uplifting story about the transformative power of faith, perseverance pays off.

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Big George Foreman was released in theaters on April 28, 2023.

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Big George Foreman was released for streaming on August 26, 2023.