Sydney Sweeney's Christy: Boxing Drama on HBO Max

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Cindy Swinney's new film, Christie, hits HBO Max on April 10. The R-rated biographical sports drama stars the actress as real-life boxer, Christie Martin, who rose from West Virginia roots to boxing fame.

It highlights her grit in the ring and personal battles outside it.

The story follows Martin's training under her husband and manager, play by Ben Foster.

Supporting roles go to Merit Weaver and Katie O'Brien, with David Misgod directing. This marks a physically demanding role for Swinney amid her busy film and TV slate.

Fans have praised Swinney's commitment to the part, calling it one of her most transformative performances yet.

The movie Spotlights, Martin's trailblazing career as a female fighter in a male dominated sport during the 1990s in early 2000s.

Christie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, then opened in theaters on November 7.

It later hit digital rental spots, like Prime Video, before this streaming debut.

HBO Max slots it into a packed April lineup, with fresh titles like Alien Romulus and Dust Bunny. Viewers can dive into Martin's underdog story right alongside these other hits.