Big George Foreman

From a life shaped by poverty, George Foreman channels his raw energy into boxing, documenting a rise from local streets to Olympic glory and a heavyweight title. A near fatal turn in his path pushes him toward a different calling, one that blends sermon, service and a new sense of purpose. When he sees his hometown gripped by hardship, he decides to come back to the ring to prove that discipline and faith can rewrite a man’s odds. The narrative follows his intense training, the doubts he confronts, and his unlikely return to competition against veterans of the sport. It's a story about resilience, faith, and the power of second chances. The cast includes Forest Whitaker as Doc Broadus and Sullivan Jones as Muhammad Ali. The film keeps a brisk pace and avoids crowding.

Directed by George Tillman Jr., Big George Foreman draws on Foreman’s life and public record to chart a remarkable comeback. Khris Davis stars as Foreman with Forest Whitaker as Doc Broadus, and Sullivan Jones portraying Muhammad Ali.

Critics respond to film's earnest focus on endurance, faith and responsibility to community. The performances ground the biopic, especially Davis in the lead and Whitaker's supportive mentor, while the script foregrounds Foreman's discipline, family ties and the sacrifices behind a life in boxing. The movie handles fame with restraint, avoiding hype.

By placing Foreman's resilience in a late era of American sports, the film contributes to a canon of inspirational boxing stories. It also highlights Doc Broadus and a period when ring legends intersect with civil rights era conversations, offering a window into a community's hopes.

Box office shows a modest reception worldwide, with about 3.8 million dollars earned against a 32 million dollar budget. It didn't become a blockbuster, but the film presents a focused portrait of a sports icon whose life bridges triumph and faith.