Directed by Sean Ellis and written by Justin Bull, this drama starring Orlando Bloom, Caitríona Balfe, and John Turturro arrives on Paramount+ France on December 12, 2025, after a presentation at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
A former traveling boxer receives an unexpected offer: one last chance to compete for a title. Guided by his partner and trainer Caitlin, he begins extreme training to reach a minimum weight in a short period of time. The repeated effort weakens his balance as the pressure of his comeback catches up with him.
Faced with a dead end, he accepts the help of Boz, a specialist in risky and clandestine methods. The athlete then embarks on a journey where each choice takes him further away from stability, to the point where he must sacrifice everything to achieve his goal.
The project is based on a screenplay by Justin Bull, developed with Sean Ellis. According to the distributor, the film was shot in the United Kingdom. Orlando Bloom returns to a physical role here, after appearing in international action productions. Caitríona Balfe is known for the series Outlander. John Turturro made a name for himself in Severance. The presentation at Toronto 2024 served as the launch for international distribution, according to Paramount+ France.
The story highlights a tense atmosphere, focusing on endurance, discipline, and the excesses of athletic training. The pace follows a trajectory of continuous effort, designed for an audience attracted to competitive dramas and psychological portraits of athletes.
The Ultimate Round
Film | 2024
On Paramount+ December 12, 2025
Drama | Running time: 1h36
By Sean Ellis | Starring Orlando Bloom, Caitríona Balfe, John Turturro
Original title: The Cut
Nationality: United Kingdom
This drama offers a direct look at the consequences of returning to competition and the pressure that comes with a last chance at a title.
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