Big George Foreman (2023)

Movie"When life gives you a second chance, don't do it for yourself. Do it for everyone you love."
Audience Score
76
Review Score
45
PG-13 2 hr 9 minApr 28th, 2023History, Drama
Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances. Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker George Tillman Jr. from a story by Dan Gordon and Frank Baldwin & George Tillman Jr, and a screenplay by Baldwin & Tillman, the film stars Khris Davis ( Judas and the Black Messiah) as Foreman and also stars Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker as Foreman’s trainer and mentor Doc Broadus.
DirectorGeorge Tillman Jr.

Big George Foreman Review

Big George Foreman is a disappointing biopic about the legendary boxer. George Foreman's story is worthy of a movie, but the execution doesn't work and actor Khris Davis struggles to play the character in different time periods.

Opening in theaters on April 28th is the new boxing biopic ‘Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World,’ which chronicles the life of boxer George Foreman and was directed by George Tillman Jr. (‘The Hate U Give’). Big George Foreman is based on the true story of boxing legend George Foreman who rose from poverty to win an Olympic gold medal and eventually the Heavy Weight Championship of the World, twice! The film chronicles his rise to fame, his devastating loss to Muhammad Ali, his decision to leave boxing to become a Baptist preacher, and his return to the ring at age 46 to win back his title and become the oldest Heavy Weight Champion in history.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 28th, 2023 - Buy Tickets
On Digital & Streaming:August 26th, 2023 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 27th, 2023 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$32,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$3,800,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Wendy Williams, Henry W. Holmes Jr., George Foreman, Peter Guber
Production Companies:Mandalay Pictures, Affirm Films