Fact-based drama about boxer Micky Ward. He is initially trained by his brother, a former fighter who lost everything through drug addiction. Micky is persuaded to sever ties with his family after a series of disastrous fights, but when a shot at the world championship title presents itself, the brothers must reconcile to rise to the challenge. With Mark Wahlberg, Amy Adams and Oscar-winning performances from Christian Bale and Melissa Leo.