Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
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Awards Dominance
Wins
Nominations
2 Oscar · 2 Golden Globe
Won
2011
Actor in a Supporting Role
Christian Bale
Actress in a Supporting Role
Melissa Leo
Actress in a Supporting Role
Amy Adams
Best Picture
David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Mark Wahlberg, Producers
Directing
David O. Russell
Film Editing
Pamela Martin
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson; Story by Keith Dorrington & Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson
2011
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Christian Bale
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Melissa Leo
Best Director - Motion Picture
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Amy Adams
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