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Christy

Christy

What does it take to become a legend?

20257.22h 14m

Overview

Christy Martin 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. 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.

Directed by David Michôd
Written by Katherine Fugate, David Michôd, Mirrah Foulkes
Produced by Teddy Schwarzman, David Michôd, Sydney Sweeney
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $1.3M

Top Cast

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney

Christy Martin

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

Jim V. Martin

Merritt Wever

Merritt Wever

Joyce Salters

Katy O'Brian

Katy O'Brian

Lisa Holewyne

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

John Salters

Jess Gabor

Jess Gabor

Rosie

Chad L. Coleman

Chad L. Coleman

Don King

Tony Cavalero

Tony Cavalero

James “Shortdog” Maloney

Miles Mussenden

Miles Mussenden

Richard Christmas

Gilbert Cruz

Gilbert Cruz

Miguel Diaz

Themes & Keywords

attempted murderbased on true storywest virginiadomestic violencefemale boxingboxing1990sboxesports dramaassertiveempatheticbased on real personbiographical drama

About Christy

Christy is a history, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of attempted murder, based on true story, west virginia, domestic violence, female boxing, boxing. Directed by David Michôd, it stars Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever. Christy Martin 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. 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.

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