Raging Bull
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.
Directed by Martin Scorsese · Biography · Drama · Sport · 129 min · 1980
Trailer
Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
Chartoff-Winkler Productions, Inc.{{cite web / url=https://catalog.afi.com/Film/54882-RAGING-BULL?sid=d4cca40c-4e7e-41db-a8d3-27936046f525&sr=37.20014&cp=1&pos=0 / publisher=American Film Institute / title=Raging Bull / accessdate=September 1, 2021
Release
19 Dec 1980
Runtime
129 min
Genres
Biography, Drama, Sport
Full Plot
When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone.
Cast & Characters
Jake LaMotta
Robert De Niro
Vickie LaMotta
Cathy Moriarty
Joey LaMotta
Joe Pesci
Salvatore "Salvy Batts"
Frank Vincent
Tommy Como
Nicholas Colasanto
Mario
Mario Gallo
Irma LaMotta, Jake's first wife
Lori Anne Flax
Lenora LaMotta, Joey's second wife
Theresa Saldana
"Patsy"
Frank Adonis
Himself
Don Dunphy
"Toppy"
Frank Topham
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $18.0M, Raging Bull has grossed $23.4M worldwide — about 1.3x its budget.
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Martin Scorsese has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Taxi Driver, The Wolf of Wall Street.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Robert De Niro appears in 9 films in our catalog, including Joker, Taxi Driver.
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Did You Know: Raging Bull was initiated when Robert De Niro read the autobiography while he was on the set of The Godfather Part II, and became fascinated by the character of Jake LaMotta.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know: Scorsese repeatedly turned down the opportunity to direct the film, claiming that he had no idea what Raging Bull was about, although he had read some of the text.
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Did You Know: The color of the gloves at the time would have been only maroon, oxblood or black, which is why Scorsese chose to film Raging Bull in black and white.
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Did You Know: Scorsese attended two matches at Madison Square Garden to aid his research, picking up on minor but essential details, such as the blood sponge and subsequently, the blood on the ropes.
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Critical Assessment
Raging Bull holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (407,608 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (407,608 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raging Bull's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Raging Bull holds a 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Raging Bull's IMDb rating?+
Raging Bull has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 407,608 votes.
What is Raging Bull's Metacritic score?+
Raging Bull has a Metascore of 90/100 on Metacritic.
Is Raging Bull good? What are critics saying?+
Raging Bull holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (407,608 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Raging Bull?+
Raging Bull has a runtime of 129 min.
Who directed Raging Bull?+
Raging Bull was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Where can I watch Raging Bull?+
Raging Bull is available to stream, rent, or buy on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Raging Bull" is mixed, with some critics praising the film's impressive performances, particularly from Robert De Niro. However, many others found the story of Jake La Motta to be unimpressive and lacking authenticity, viewing it as a "classical Scorsese movie" that fell flat.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
This film marked the third reunion between Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro after “Mean Streets” and “Taxi Driver”. This time Scorsese invited Paul Schrader (‘Taxi Driver’) and Mardik Martin (‘Mean Streets’ ) to write the film script that is loosely based on La Motta’s novel. R…
Impressive Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci in a classical Scorsese movie.
Andres Gomez · 8/10Sorry but I was really unimpressed with this tale of the life of legendary boxer Jake La Motta. It's based on his own book, so it can be relied upon to be authentic, but somehow this Martin Scorsese effort just fell flat for me. The usual mix of Robert De Niro (La Motta) with pro…
CinemaSerf · 6/10**One of Scorsese's best.** This is considered by many to be the best boxing film made to date. And in fact it is a very well made film, where director Martin Scorsese shows all his value as a filmmaker. I don't know if we can say it's his best film, but it's certainly on the top…
Filipe Manuel Neto · 9/10
From the trailer's comments
The saddest thing in this movie is the fact that the people around him truly loved him but he couldn't love himself.
@henryavery4693 · 22 likesMy favourite part of this movie is when Jake LaMotta says That’s entertainment!
@stefanmovieflixtomasi · 89 likes"I've done a lot of bad things Joey, maybe it's coming back to me?"
@robertmortimer8288 · 35 likesI've watched this film a number of times throughout my life. It's one of my favorites.
@SeanLawlorNelson · 9 likesI am 51yrs old and never seen it. Heard it was amazing. Saving it for one day after a big accomplishment. Maybe I will watch it when I retire.
@AaronShaunBrennan · 31 likesI am 54 years old, honestly i think this movie change the way movies were made. The incredible acting of De Niro broke all the patterns that in that time were stablished. He was simply ahead of time and he really was Jack LaMotta in his mind and in his body. I am so grateful to b…
@MarciaOtero-m9z · 8 likesThe music is so beautiful
@ProfessorCDO · 100 likesMan is defined by the company he keeps.... And Martin Scorsese knowing that made this masterpiece!
@VG1901V · 2 likes
