Grudge Match is a 2013 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Peter Segal and features an ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Hart, Alan Arkin, Kim Basinger, and Jon Bernthal.
The story of the film centers around two aging boxing champions, Henry "Razor" Sharp and Billy "The Kid" McDonnen, who fought twice in their prime, with one victory each. Their rivalry was cut short abruptly when Razor announced his retirement just before their much-hyped third fight. The two never faced each other again, and their careers went in completely opposite directions.
Years later, Razor and Kid are now living very different lives. Razor leads a relatively quiet life working in a steel mill, while Kid is a successful businessman and owns several car dealerships. However, when Dante Slate Jr. (Kevin Hart), son of Kid's old promoter, discovers a video game featuring the two boxers, he realizes the massive potential for a rematch and manages to get the two fighters to sign on.
The film follows their journey as they train for the highly anticipated rematch and try to settle their long-standing grudge in the ring once and for all. Along the way, they deal with personal issues, rekindle old relationships, and try to prove that they still have what it takes to be champions.
In addition to exploring the dynamics of the two boxers' relationship, the film also touches on issues related to aging, regret, and redemption. Overall, Grudge Match is an entertaining and heartwarming tale of two rival boxers who get one last chance to settle their differences and put on a show for their fans.
