Jake Gyllenhaal packs a punch in the boxing drama 'Southpaw', now streaming for free and reuniting him with co-stars Forest Whitaker and Rachel McAdams.
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Industry insiders say 'Southpaw' is seeing a surprise resurgence in popularity, with viewership spiking after the film was added to a major streaming platform.
Director Antoine Fuqua reveals he fought to keep the gritty, R-rated fight scenes intact, hoping the uncompromising action would resonate with fans of the sports drama genre.