Christy_
"What does it take to become a legend?"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Christy earned $1.3M against a $15.0M budget.
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Year context
Christy was released 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (20)
Sydney Sweeney
Christy Martin
Ben Foster
Jim V. Martin
Merritt Wever
Joyce Salters
Katy O'Brian
Lisa Holewyne
Ethan Embry
John Salters
Jess Gabor
Rosie
Chad L. Coleman
Don King
Tony Cavalero
James “Shortdog” Maloney
Miles Mussenden
Richard Christmas
Gilbert Cruz
Miguel Diaz
JS
James Self
Coach
Bill Kelly
Larry Carrier
W'
Walter 'Buddy' Carter
Walt
CP
Coleman Pedigo
Randy Salters
Tamara Hopkins
Waitress
BH
Bryan Hibbard
Big Jeff
JC
Jay Croft
Douglas
ML
Marvin Laviolette
Jessie Robinson
EJ
Emma Jackson
Bonnie
Valyn Hall
Dana Jamison
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$15.0M
Budget
$1.3M
Revenue
-91%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
135 min (2h 15m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (83 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office
$1,310,888
Profit
$-13,689,112
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Christy about?
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.
How long is Christy?
Christy has a runtime of 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Who directed Christy?
Christy was directed by David Michôd.
Who stars in Christy?
The cast of Christy includes Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O'Brian, Ethan Embry.
How much did Christy make at the box office?
Christy earned $1,310,888 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $15,000,000.
What is the rating of Christy?
Christy has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 83 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
History
Drama
KEYWORDS (12)
attempted murder
based on true story
west virginia
domestic violence
female boxing
boxing
1990s
sports drama
assertive
empathetic
based on real person
biographical drama