Day of the Fight (2023 film)

Day of the Fight is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jack Huston in his directorial debut.

It stars Michael Pitt, Nicolette Robinson, John Magaro, Steve Buscemi, Ron Perlman, and Joe Pesci.

Follows a once-renowned boxer (Pitt) as he takes a redemptive journey through his past and present, on the day of his first fight since he left prison.

[4] In 2024, Falling Forward Films had acquired the U.S. distribution rights, and set a limited release date for November 15, followed shortly by a nationwide expansion, with intent on qualifying for the upcoming awards season.

[7] Guy Lodge of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The light and shade here is all in Peter Simonite's splendid, inky-shadowed monochrome lensing; Huston's visual sense outweighs his screenwriting.