[2][3][4] Matty Burton is the ageing Middleweight boxing champion of the world, living a comfortable life with his wife, Emma, and daughter, Mia.

The resulting match is gruelling for Burton, as he takes several hard shots to the head, but he retains his belt after winning by decision.

Despite Emma's best efforts, Matty becomes increasingly difficult to care for; he has violent outbursts, at one point striking her, and even putting Mia in an inactive washing machine to drown out her cries.

Matty ultimately attends a ceremony dedicated to him, where he gives a speech thanking those who have helped him in his recovery, and stating that he wants to live for his wife and child.

The site's consensus reads: "Journeyman finds writer-director-star Paddy Considine gutting out a boxing drama whose familiar narrative contours are countered by an array of powerful performances".

[8] Former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping said watching Journeyman while on a flight, and his desire not to become like the character in the film, led to his retirement from the sport.