Southpaw was released 2011.
Southpaw is a 2015 American sports drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua , written by Kurt Sutter and starring Jake Gyllenhaal , Forest Whitaker and Rachel McAdams .. Antoine Fuqua. Antoine Fuqua. Kurt Sutter. Kurt Sutter. Jake Gyllenhaal. Jake Gyllenhaal. Forest Whitaker. Forest Whitaker. Rachel McAdams. Rachel McAdams. sports drama. Sports film. The film follows a young boxer who sets out to get his life back on track after losing his wife in an accident and his young daughter to protective services .. The film was released on July 24 , 2015 , by The Weinstein Company .. The Weinstein Company. The Weinstein Company. The film marked one of the last films to be scored by James Horner , and one of three posthumous releases to feature his music .. James Horner. James Horner. The film and the film 's soundtrack album are dedicated to his memory .