
Cutie and the Boxer
Directed by Zachary Heinzerling
Produced by The Weinstein Company, Cine Mosaic
An intimate documentary portrait of a long marriage caught between artistic passion and personal struggle, where two people navigate identity, devotion, and the cost of creative partnership.
This candid New York love story explores the chaotic 40-year marriage of famed boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and his wife, Noriko. Anxious to shed her role as her overbearing husband's assistant, Noriko finds an identity of her own.
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Is Cutie and the Boxer sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Cutie and the Boxer violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Cutie and the Boxer easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Cutie and the Boxer scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does Cutie and the Boxer end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
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Like Cutie and the Boxer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Cutie and the Boxer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Cutie and the Boxer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Cutie and the Boxer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Cutie and the Boxer, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



















































