Movies like From Mexico With Love

Million Dollar Baby's emotionally charged narrative of a determined woman working with a hardened trainer to achieve her boxing dreams will resonate with viewers who enjoyed From Mexico With Love. Both films offer stirring depictions of relationships between mentor and protégé against the backdrop of the boxing world.

Rocky is the quintessential underdog story, much like From Mexico With Love. Fans will appreciate the tale of Rocky Balboa, an amateur boxer from working-class Philadelphia, who gets a shot at the world heavyweight championship. Its themes of perseverance and overcoming odds resonate with those who enjoyed the boxing and personal struggles in From Mexico With Love.

Creed centers around Adonis Johnson, the son of famous boxing champion Apollo Creed, as he seeks his own path in the world of boxing with the help of Rocky Balboa. Fans of From Mexico With Love will relate to the themes of legacy and identity, as well as the intense boxing sequences.

While Real Steel is set in a future where human boxers have been replaced by robots, its core story of a down-and-out ex-fighter who rebuilds his life through the sport closely echoes the themes found in From Mexico With Love. The film's mixture of action and emotional character development makes it a hit with fans looking for similar storylines.

The Fighter is a biographical sports drama about the life of professional boxer Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him. As with From Mexico With Love, the movie delves into complex family dynamics and the determination needed in the ring, appealing to audiences who enjoy a combination of boxing and personal storylines.

Ali is a biopic that captures the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, focusing on his boxing victories, personal struggles, and political activism. Viewers who appreciate the sports action and dramatic depth of From Mexico With Love will find Ali to be an inspiring film with powerful performances.

Southpaw follows the fall and rise of a champion boxer dealing with personal tragedy while fighting to regain custody of his daughter. Like From Mexico With Love, it combines visceral boxing action with a heartfelt tale of redemption and family.

Cinderella Man, set during the Great Depression, tells the true story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who returns to the sport and becomes a hero. Similar to From Mexico With Love, it mixes boxing action with heartfelt drama, exploring the fight outside the ring just as much as the bout within it.