Christy

Christy

135 mins | Drama, History | Sept. 5, 2025

The true story of formidable Christy Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s. A naturally gifted fighter, Christy’s life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager and later husband, Jim Martin. Breaking boundaries, she became the first woman to sign with iconic promoter Don King and the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Christy’s charisma, good looks, and unwavering resilience in the ring won her a wide fan base and propelled her to become welterweight champion. Behind this well-honed public persona, Christy tackled personal demons, toxic relationships, and an attempt on her life, proving that a fighter’s hardest-won victories aren’t always in the ring.

Christy

135 mins | Drama, History | Sept. 5, 2025

Christy
The true story of formidable Christy Martin, who rose to fame as America’s most successful female boxer in the 1990s. A naturally gifted fighter, Christy’s life transformed in 1989 when she met her manager and later husband, Jim Martin. Breaking boundaries, she became the first woman to sign with iconic promoter Don King and the only female boxer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Christy’s charisma, good looks, and unwavering resilience in the ring won her a wide fan base and propelled her to become welterweight champion. Behind this well-honed public persona, Christy tackled personal demons, toxic relationships, and an attempt on her life, proving that a fighter’s hardest-won victories aren’t always in the ring.
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers Anonymous Content, Black Bear Pictures, Votiv Films, Yoki, Fifty-Fifty Films
Original title Christy
Directors Brendalyn Richard, Alisa Fredericks, David Michôd
Writers David Michôd, Mirrah Foulkes

Cast

Sydney Sweeney

as Christy Martin

Ben Foster

as James V. Martin

Merritt Wever

as Joyce Salters

Katy O'Brian

as Lisa Holewyne

Ethan Embry

as John Salters

Jess Gabor

as Sherry Lusk

Chad L. Coleman

as Don King

Tony Cavalero

as James “Shortdog” Maloney