Shadowboxer_
"Feeling Protected Is Very Seductive"
Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the main target, the gangster's pregnant girlfriend. Instead, she delivers her baby and convinces Mikey to help her protect them both. As Rose weakens from cancer, Mikey becomes breadwinner for this unusual family. But tranquility will not last.
Starring
Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Shadowboxer was released 21 years ago in 2005.
Overview
Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malici...
Shadowboxer is a Action, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (20)
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Mikey
Helen Mirren
Rose
Vanessa Ferlito
Vicki
Macy Gray
Neisha
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Dr. Don
Stephen Dorff
Clayton Mayfield
Mo'Nique
Precious
TP
Tom Pasch
Andrew
RE
Ryan Eric Speise
Anthony - Age 3
MH
Matt Higgins
Eddie
JP
John Panzarella
Man in Hotel
Marvina Vinique
Mikey's Mother
Marilyn Yoblick
Real Estate Agent
CF
Cullen Flynn Clancy
Anthony - age 7
SB
Shaun Brewington
Little Mikey
DW
Darnell Williams
Mikey's Father
NM
Noel Murano
A.J.
Angel Oquendo
Lamar
TD
Tomy Dunster
Gerard
Jack Krizmanich
Tommy
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Shadowboxer about?
Mikey and Rose are professional assassins. They are also lovers, and once upon a time Rose also knew Mikey's father. During an elaborate hit job for a malicious gangster, Rose fails to kill the main target, the gangster's pregnant girlfriend. Instead, she delivers her baby and convinces Mikey to help her protect them both. As Rose weakens from cancer, Mikey becomes breadwinner for this unusual family. But tranquility will not last.
How long is Shadowboxer?
Shadowboxer has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Shadowboxer?
The cast of Shadowboxer includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito, Macy Gray, Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
What is the rating of Shadowboxer?
Shadowboxer has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 76 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Crime
Drama
Thriller