The Cut (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Sean Ellis |
| Screenplay by | Justin Bull |
| Story by | Mark Lane |
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| Cinematography | Sean Ellis |
| Edited by | Mátyás Fekete |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
The Cut is a 2024 psychological thriller film directed by Sean Ellis and starring Orlando Bloom as a boxer ending his retirement to seek a championship title, undergoing a drastic weight cutting regimen at the urging of his coach. The film premiered as a Special Presentation at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2024.
Premise
Determined to win a championship title after coming out of retirement, a Las Vegas fighter begins a grueling training and weight loss regimen under a demanding, unorthodox boxing coach.[3]
Cast
- Orlando Bloom as the Boxer
- Caitríona Balfe as Caitlin
- John Turturro as Boz
Production
The screenplay for The Cut was written by Justin Bull from a story by Mark Lane. Deadline reported in early 2023 that principal photography was set to take place that summer in Nevada.[4] In an interview with Collider, Bloom reported that he had lost 35 pounds for his starring role.[5]
Release
The Cut premiered as a Special Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.[3][2] The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 5, 2025.[6]
References
- ^ a b "The Cut (2025)". BBFC. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ a b Pond, Steve (22 July 2024). "Toronto Film Festival Lineup Includes New Films From Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Edward Burns". TheWrap. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b "The Cut". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (12 February 2023). "Orlando Bloom To Star In Boxing Thriller 'The Cut' For Director Sean Ellis –EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (20 April 2024). "Orlando Bloom Shed 35 Pounds For His Upcoming Boxing Movie [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Seigh, Steve (6 August 2025). "The Cut: Orlando Bloom packs on the pounds in the disturbingly instense trailer for Sean Ellis' boxing drama". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 7 August 2025.