The Calcium Kid (2004)

5.6R86 min

2004 British film

The Calcium Kid is a British mockumentary comedy film which was released in 2004. It stars Orlando Bloom as a milkman and amateur boxer. Billie Piper and Michael Peña are also featured. It is directed by Alex De Rakoff and produced by Working Title Films.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Calcium Kid about?
The Calcium Kid (2004) — Jimmy Connelly, an English bachelor milkman, 'accidentally' knocks down his boxing club's champion as a stand-in sparring partner. The champ was scheduled for a title fight against the reigning, American world champion, so the sleazy manager decides to substitute him with Jimmy,
Is The Calcium Kid based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Calcium Kid scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.