Movies like Penitentiary II

A small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight a heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Fans of Penitentiary II will undoubtedly appreciate Rocky's raw depiction of an underdog's determination and the boxing culture.

Denzel Washington stars in this biopic about Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly convicted of murder. The themes of injustice and the fight for redemption inside and outside the ring mirror the motifs found in Penitentiary II, making The Hurricane a fitting follow-up for fans.

When tragedy strikes, a successful boxer's life spins out of control, and he must fight to regain custody of his daughter and resurrect his career. Fans of Penitentiary II's tale of struggle and redemption in the boxing world will identify with this emotionally-charged journey.

Will Smith portrays Muhammad Ali in this biopic that focuses on the boxer's career highs and lows, his legal battles, and personal life. Like Penitentiary II, this film offers a complex lead character fighting battles both inside and outside the ring.

This film features Daniel Day-Lewis as a former boxer who returns to his Belfast home after serving time and seeks to resurrect his career. Like Penitentiary II, The Boxer meshes personal struggles with the protagonist's fight for integrity in both his life and in the ring.

In this hard-hitting action drama, a world heavyweight boxing champion finds himself in prison and must prove his worth by fighting the top prison boxer. Fans of the boxing sequences and the gritty atmosphere in Penitentiary II will find Undisputed's high-adrenaline fights and tough-guy posturing compelling.

This film, based on a true story, chronicles the life of a female boxing promoter who defies odds in a male-dominated industry. The underdog spirit and boxing element of Penitentiary II are echoed in Against the Ropes, making it resonate with viewers who appreciate tales of overcoming adversity.