Undercard

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When Cheryl "No Mercy" Stewart, a two-time former boxing champion and recovering alcoholic, reaches out to the 21-year-old son she abandoned, she is met with deep-seated resentment. Keith Stewart, a naturally gifted fighter, relies on raw talent--but without discipline or focus, he can't reach the top. After a devastating loss caused by his gambling-addicted trainer, Keith's career loses direction and his confidence takes a hit. Cheryl sees a chance not only to save her son's career, but to reclaim the family she lost. With everything on the line, mother and son enter an uneasy partnership, balancing ambition, forgiveness, and the price of a second chance.

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Peyton Robinson

RogerEbert.com

3d

1.5/4

‘Undercard’ is a relationship drama disguised as a boxing film, but it doesn’t succeed in either realm.

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

4d

2.5/4

It’s the kind of movie my 2.5-star rating was invented for; that is, a movie that’s interesting enough to put me on the ropes for several rounds before dropping its hands and getting knocked out.

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

3d

1.5/5

The irreconcilable flaw of Undercard is how its dramatic undercarriage consists almost exclusively of sports drama cliches which unfortunately cannot be ignored thanks to one-dimensional characterizations...

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Joseph Robinson

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

3d

2/5

Undercard never slows down — but the clichés pile up and the low-budget feel never lets you forget it.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

3d

Strong performances fight against a pedestrian script in the latest underdog saga using boxing as a vehicle for redemption and reconciliation.

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

4d

1.5/4

The production limitations of Undercard kind of reflect the movie's storytelling ones.

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Marcella

55m

I really enjoyed this film! Wanda Sykes was wonderful in her first dramatic role! The story was captivating and held my attention throughout. I was not previously familiar with Bentley Green, the young man that plays Wanda's son, but I thought he did an excellent job as well. Just a heartfelt story about family, betrayal and forgiveness.

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Shawn H

9h

Predictable movie no surprises. Just a ok movie,you can wait till it comes on tv.

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Michelle M

@Michellie 10h

I loved it. Loved the characters, the mother son conflict and the acting. It was a good movie about struggle and overcoming to get to the top. I give it a B+.

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Micki

10h

I caught a screening of Undercard yesterday at the AMC in Morrow with some friends, and honestly? It blew me away. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not usually a huge Wanda Sykes fan, but she was incredible in this—completely won me over. The plot is super tight and kept us guessing the whole time nothing about it felt predictable, especially that ending. To top it all off, we actually ran into the writer on our way out! Such a cool experience. Definitely go check this one out.

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Teresa Dowell-Vest

14h

Loved this film. Wanda Sykes' work as "No Mercy" was layered and drawn from a soulful place. Loved watching her work. Tamika Miller's direction kept the film moving forward at an exciting pace, not slowing even for the deeply emotional scenes. Beautifully shot. This film isn't simply ONE thing: it's a boxing film, it's a love story, it's an ode to motherhood in it various forms. The film centers a Queer, Black, Woman in a boxing film...on the strength of that alone, this film is different and works outside the boundaries of typical sports films troupes. Sykes' character struggles to balance so many competing issues in her life that the boxing match isn't solely in the ring. Often, she is fighting herself. It's a stellar film. Undercard is a love letter to anyone who dare survive all obstacles to pursue dreams, love and family. Great film.

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Kay Jr

1d

Such a good story and love how it’s shot

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When Cheryl "No Mercy" Stewart, a two-time former boxing champion and recovering alcoholic, reaches out to the 21-year-old son she abandoned, she is met with deep-seated resentment. Keith Stewart, a naturally gifted fighter, relies on raw talent--but without discipline or focus, he can't reach the top. After a devastating loss caused by his gambling-addicted trainer, Keith's career loses direction and his confidence takes a hit. Cheryl sees a chance not only to save her son's career, but to reclaim the family she lost. With everything on the line, mother and son enter an uneasy partnership, balancing ambition, forgiveness, and the price of a second chance.

Director: Tamika Miller
Producer: Anne Clements, Frances Lausell, Andrés Ramírez
Screenwriter: Anita M. Cal, Tamika Miller
Distributor: Seismic Releasing / Catalyst Studios
Production Co: Catalyst Studios
Genre: Drama, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 27, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 46m