Jamie Foxx delivers a powerhouse performance as Mike Tyson in Tyson, a raw, emotionally charged biopic that plunges headfirst into the chaos, glory, and heartbreak of one of boxing’s most electrifying figures.

This sweeping cinematic journey chronicles the turbulent life of “Iron” Mike Tyson—from the violent streets of Brooklyn to the roaring arenas of the boxing world, from the dizzying heights of global fame to the depths of scandal, prison, and personal ruin. Tyson wasn’t just a champion; he was a phenomenon, a force of nature who redefined brutality in the ring and vulnerability outside it. At just 20 years old, he became the youngest heavyweight champion in history, but behind every victory stood a storm of rage, trauma, and unresolved pain.

Raised in poverty and surrounded by crime, a young Tyson finds unlikely salvation under the guidance of legendary trainer Cus D’Amato. Their bond becomes the emotional core of the film—one built on love, discipline, and the hope of transformation. But when Cus dies, Tyson’s world begins to unravel, leaving a void that fame, fortune, and ferocity could never fill.

Enter Don King (Samuel L. Jackson), the flamboyant, manipulative promoter whose charismatic presence both propels and poisons Tyson’s career. Under King’s control, Tyson ascends to superstardom but also spirals into excess—plagued by violence, addiction, betrayal, and media scrutiny. He battles not only his opponents, but his inner demons: abandonment, rage, and a haunting sense of emptiness that fame only magnifies.

With masterful direction by Martin Scorsese, a piercing script by Joker screenwriter Scott Silver, and an evocative score by Oscar-winner Ludwig Göransson, Tyson is more than a boxing movie—it’s a searing psychological portrait of a man trapped between myth and reality, triumph and tragedy.

Brutal, heartbreaking, and deeply human, Tyson is a story about power and pain, survival and downfall, love and loss. It asks the ultimate question: what does it truly cost to be the greatest?