15 Awesome Movies To Watch This Summer (Which Aren't Blockbusters)

10. Southpaw

Release Date: July 31 The Plot: Not much is known about the plot so far, but it follows boxer Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) as he fights his way to the top, only to find his personal life crumbling around him. Why It's Going To Be Awesome: Gyllenhaal is on an undeniable hot-streak at the moment, and from the above promotional still released a few months ago, it seems like nobody will be able to doubt his commitment to the part. In addition, Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Olympus Has Fallen, The Equalizer) is directing, and scripting duties are behind handled by Kurt Sutter (The Shield, Sons of Anarchy) and Richard Wenk (16 Blocks, The Mechanic, The Expendables 2), so it should boast plenty of grit. The cast is meanwhile rounded out by Rachel McAdams as Hope's wife, Naomie Harris, Forest Whitaker, 50 Cent, Tyrese Gibson and Rita Ora, so it won't want for star power moving forward. If nothing else, expect another knockout turn from Gyllenhaal.