The Fire Inside
“To change everything, she gave everything.”
Synopsis
Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-12
Top Cast
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Ryan Destiny
Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields
Brian Tyree Henry
Jason Crutchfield
Oluniké Adeliyi
Jackie Shields
Kylee D. Allen
Young Claressa (Running)
Emmanuel Igboke
USA Team Officer
Lanette Ware
Coach Parker
Amanda Barker
Female Clerk
De'Adre Aziza
Mickey
Adam Clark
Clarence
Jessica Grossi
Team USA Teammate
Michael Brown
Donte Green
Tyrone Benskin
AJ
Cynthia Zhou
Shanghai Announcer
Jazmin Headley
Young Claressa
Chrystian Buddington
Corey
Maurice Wayne Anglin
Young Corey
Teanna Weir
Keisha
Idrissa Sanogo
Lil' Zay
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 34 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 28, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.68x
-$3.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Morrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Jenkins
- Original Score
- Tamar-kali
- Original Title
- The Fire Inside
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.1M
- Production Studios
- Amazon MGM Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Morrison
Barry Jenkins
Tamar-kali
Rina Yang
Harry Yoon
Barry Jenkins, Elishia Holmes, Drea Cooper, Zackary Canepari, Sue Jaye Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Zosia Mackenzie
Production Design
Rina Yang
Director of Photography
Ele Bardha
Stunt Coordinator
Stephannie Hawkins
Stunt Coordinator
Clayton J. Barber
Stunt Coordinator
Darren Marsman
Stunt Coordinator
Barry Jenkins
Producer
Elishia Holmes
Producer
Barry Jenkins
Writer
Rachel Morrison
Director
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Harry Yoon
Editor
Michael De Luca
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fire Inside
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fire Inside about?
Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
Who directed The Fire Inside?
The Fire Inside was directed by Rachel Morrison.
Who stars in The Fire Inside?
The principal cast of The Fire Inside includes Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Oluniké Adeliyi, Kylee D. Allen, Emmanuel Igboke.
When was The Fire Inside released and how long is it?
The Fire Inside was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fire Inside?
The Fire Inside had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $8.1M at the worldwide box office (0.68 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Fire Inside?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fire Inside was composed by Tamar-kali.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fire Inside?
The Fire Inside holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).