| Director: | Jack Huston |
| Cinematography: | Peter Simonite |
| Editing: | Joe Klotz |
| Music: | Ben MacDiarmid |
| Distributor: | Falling Forward Films |
| Runtime: | 108 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Day of the Fight is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jack Huston in his directorial debut. It stars Michael Pitt, Nicolette Robinson, John Magaro, Steve Buscemi, Ron Perlman, and Joe Pesci. It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2023.
Follows a once-renowned boxer (Pitt) as he takes a redemptive journey through his past and present, on the day of his first fight since he left prison.
In December 2022, it was announced that production on the film had begun in New York and New Jersey.[1] In June 2023, it was announced that principal photography had been completed.[2]
In 2024, Falling Forward Films had acquired the U.S. distribution rights, and set a limited release date for November 15, followed shortly by a nationwide expansion, with intent on qualifying for the upcoming awards season.[3] The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2023.[4]
Guy Lodge of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The light and shade here is all in Peter Simonite's splendid, inky-shadowed monochrome lensing; Huston's visual sense outweighs his screenwriting."[5]