Shadowboxer is a 2005 thriller directed by Lee Daniels that stars Helen Mirren and Cuba Gooding, Jr. It opened in limited release in six cities: New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Richmond, Virginia.

Ryan Phillippe was originally cast in the role of Mickey, but had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict.

Anjelica Huston was considered for the role of Rose.

LL Cool J and Mos Def were considered for the role of Mickey.

Wes Bentley was scheduled to star as Clayton, but dropped out.

Cuba Gooding Jr's character has 37 lines in the entire film.

Michael Biehn was offered a role in the movie, but turned it down.