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Christy is the 2025 biographical drama about boxer Christy Martin, directed by David Michôd and starring Sydney Sweeney. It follows Martin’s rise in boxing alongside the danger and abuse in her relationship with her trainer and husband, Jim. The official site lists a U.S. theatrical release date of November 7, 2025; its home-viewing page offers options to buy or rent.
Which 2025 film is Christy?
This article is about David Michôd’s film based on the life of American boxer Christy Martin. It is not the separately listed Irish film also titled Christy from 2025. The official film website identifies Martin as the subject and Sydney Sweeney as the lead; keep “Christy Martin” or “David Michôd” in mind when searching because the title alone can refer to either film. The official film website
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What is the film about?
The official synopsis traces Martin’s story from growing up in West Virginia to discovering boxing and entering the sport with trainer and manager Jim, who later becomes her husband. The film presents her story as more than a sports biography: it also explores family, identity, and a relationship that becomes dangerous.
The Associated Press describes a shift from a sports biopic toward a drama about the abuse Martin experienced from her husband and trainer, and about her survival. That distinction matters for viewers expecting a film focused only on fights and career milestones. Associated Press review
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Who stars in Christy?
- Sydney Sweeney plays Christy Martin.
- Ben Foster plays Jim, Martin’s trainer and husband.
- Merritt Wever and Katy O’Brian are also among the principal cast.
David Michôd directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Mirrah Foulkes; Katherine Fugate is credited with the story. The official site lists these credits and the principal cast. Official film credits and synopsis
Is Christy based on a true story?
Yes. The official film site describes it as based on true events and identifies Christy Martin’s real story as its subject. It is a dramatic feature, however, not a documentary; its scenes are part of a scripted adaptation and should not automatically be treated as a literal record of every event. For Martin’s own account, Bloomsbury publishes her autobiography, Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection, written by Martin with Ron Borges. The publisher lists a June 22, 2022 publication date for the catalogued edition and print formats. Bloomsbury: Fighting for Survival
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When was it released, and how long is it?
The official website lists November 7, 2025 as the U.S. theatrical release date. The Associated Press reports a running time of 135 minutes and an R rating for language, violence and bloody images, some drug use, and sexual material. The date is specifically the U.S. theatrical listing; it does not establish release timing in other territories. Official film website · Associated Press review
Where can you watch Christy?
The official home-viewing page offers the film to buy or rent. It does not establish a particular subscription streaming service, price, or availability in every country, so check the page and local listings for your region. Official watch-at-home page
Is the film a good companion to Martin’s autobiography?
The film and book offer different kinds of access to Martin’s story. Christy is a dramatic adaptation that combines her boxing career with the personal danger described in the film’s premise. Fighting for Survival is Martin’s autobiography, published with Ron Borges as contributor, and is the more direct route to her own account. The publisher identifies the book as an autobiography; that does not mean the film adapts it scene by scene.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What did Sweeney say about portraying Martin?
At the Toronto International Film Festival screening, Sweeney stood alongside Martin. In an Associated Press report published September 5, 2025, Sweeney said, “It was a dream come true, as an actor, as a person.” The remark was about the experience of portraying Martin, not a line from the film. Associated Press TIFF report
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