Southpaw

Southpaw is a 2015 American sports drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Kurt Sutter. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Billy Hope, a champion boxer whose life unravels after a personal tragedy. Rachel McAdams plays his wife, Maureen Hope, and Oona Laurence plays their daughter, Leila. Forest Whitaker stars as Titus "Tick" Wills, a former boxer turned trainer who takes Billy under his wing.

The story follows Billy Hope, a seemingly invincible boxer who has a perfect professional record. His world is shattered when his wife is killed in a tragic accident, leading to his physical and emotional breakdown. Stripped of his title and his fortune, Billy loses custody of his daughter and is forced to confront his demons. He finds a glimmer of hope when he seeks out Tick Wills, a trainer at a rundown gym known for transforming troubled fighters. Under Tick's rigorous tutelage, Billy must learn to fight not just for himself, but for his daughter's future, rediscovering his passion for boxing and his inner strength. The film explores themes of loss, redemption, and the father-daughter bond. Southpaw received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for Gyllenhaal's performance.