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Sydney Sweeney in “Christy.”<\/p>\n
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Christy, a sports biopic starring Sydney Sweeney as real-life female boxing icon Christy Martin, is new on digital streaming.<\/p>\n
Christy opened in theaters nationwide on Nov. 7. The official synopsis for the movie reads, \u201cChristy Martin (Sweeney<\/a>) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia \u2014 until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster).<\/p>\n ForbesWill There Be A Season 2 Of Kim Kardashian\u2019s \u2018All\u2019s Fair\u2019? Here\u2019s The Good NewsBy Tim Lammers<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cBut while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it \u2014 confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin\u2019s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one\u2019s life.\u201d<\/p>\n Directed by David Mich\u00f4d and produced by Sweeney, Christy<\/a> also stars Merritt Wever, Katy O\u2019Brian, Jess Gabor, Coleman Pedigo, Tony Cavelero, Brian Hibbard and Ethan Embry.<\/p>\n ForbesHow Soon Is \u2018Predator: Badlands\u2019 Coming To Streaming?By Tim Lammers<\/a><\/p>\n Christy arrived on digital streaming on premium video on demand on Tuesday and is available on such digital platforms as Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube Movies & TV. The film can be purchased on digital for $19.99 or can be rented for $14.99 for a 48-hour period.<\/p>\n Sydney Sweeney Physically Transformed To Play Christy Martin<\/p>\n Sydney Sweeney went the distance to become Christy Martin by gaining 35 pounds and training with a dialect coach to master the real-life boxer\u2019s West Virginian accent, according to The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>. On top of that, THR noted, the actor wore brown contact lenses and brunette wigs to further alter her looks for the film.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I looked in the mirror for the first time, I was like, \u2018Whoa.\u2019 I didn\u2019t even recognize myself,\u201d Sweeney told THR. \u201cAs an actor, I dream of being able to have roles like that where I get to lose myself completely, and I was able to do that with Christy.\u201d<\/p>\n Christy to date has earned a 67% \u201cfresh\u201d critics\u2019 score on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>, based on 186 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, \u201cWhile Christy falters in tonal cohesion and emotional impact, it remains a compelling showcase for Sydney Sweeney’s transformative performance, grounding a mythic genre in raw, personal storytelling.<\/p>\n ForbesGolden Globes: Complete List Of Film And TV NomineesBy Tim Lammers<\/a><\/p>\n In addition, the film earned a 96% \u201cfresh\u201d score on RT\u2019s Popcornmeter based on 100-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary reads, \u201cA gritty and honest portrayal of Christy Martin\u2019s true-life story, Sydney Sweeney delivers a knockout performance in this empowering biopic.\u201d<\/p>\n During the film\u2019s limited run in theaters, Christy $1.952 million domestically and more than $137,000 internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $2.09 million. Christy had a production budget of $15 million before prints and advertising costs, according to IndieWire<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rated R, Christy is new on PVOD.<\/p>\n