A down-on-his-luck boxing coach nurses a grudge because his best fighter has abandoned him for the big time. When a 31-year-old waitress turns up asking him to train her, he refuses outright. However, her persistence wins him round and the pair go on to form a strong professional partnership and successful career. Oscar-winning drama, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, alongside Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and Anthony Mackie.

Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.