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By Tom Cassidy
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Boxer weight-loss film includes bulimia, language, violence.
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Why Age 15+?
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Where to Watch
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The Cut
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What's the Story?
In THE CUT, a boxer's (Orlando Bloom) return to the big time hinges on him losing weight before a fight. With just six days to do it, his efforts become more extreme as he enlists a tough trainer (John Turturro) to get the job done at any cost.
Is It Any Good?
A movie about a boxer with barely any boxing, this psychological sports thriller instead focuses on the demands athletes face and the sometimes self-destructive drive to meet them. Bloom is intense as The Cut's troubled, unnamed fighter, while Caitríona Balfe's Caitlin watches with helpless concern as her loved one falls apart. Turturro plays the ruthless Boz, an unethical trainer brought in to help the boxer make weight with no regard for his safety or well-being. While Boz occasionally veers toward cartoonish villainy, his results-at-any-cost approach is sadly believable. A cautionary tale of unprocessed trauma, the film lands a hard-hitting message about perspective: what success really means, and whether the price is worth it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the healthy versus unhealthy approaches to fitness and weight management in The Cut. What are the warning signs of disordered eating or dangerous weight loss methods? How can athletes and others pursue goals safely? When should someone seek professional help for eating or exercise concerns?
Discuss the film's violence both in and out of the ring. Did the violent scenes help tell the story in an effective way? Was it shocking or thrilling? Why? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
How did childhood trauma continue to affect the main character? What are some healthy ways to process trauma from the past?
Discuss the strong language used in the movie. Did it feel appropriate for the type of film it was? What did it contribute to the movie?
Movie Details
- In theaters : September 5, 2025
- On DVD or streaming : September 23, 2025
- Cast : Orlando Bloom , John Turturro , Caitriona Balfe
- Director : Sean Ellis
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Republic Pictures
- Genre : Thriller
- Topics : Sports ( Boxing )
- Run time : 99 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : language throughout, drug abuse, some strong violent content, and brief sexual content
- Last updated : October 7, 2025
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