On the day of his first fight since his release from prison, a once-renowned boxer embarks on a redemptive journey through his past and present.
Day of the Fight is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jack Huston in his directorial debut. It was inspired by and named after Day of the Fight, Stanley Kubrick's famed 1951 short-subject documentary. 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.