Where to start withRaging Bull
2 versions · originally a film, 1980
Themes: Self-Destruction, Toxic Masculinity, Redemption, Violence, Jealousy.
Start with Raging Bull (Martin Scorsese, 1980) — the film. Raging Bull exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 1980; each is ranked below by what it does best.
These films explore the destructive psychological unraveling of volatile men whose internal demons inevitably poison their external worlds.
✦ Most fans start here
Raging Bull (1980)
The original movie
✦ Start hereRaging Bull
Martin Scorsese · Film · 1980
Raging Bull (1980) serves as the definitive character study of Jake LaMotta, capturing the raw, visceral intersection of professional athletic success and the total collapse of a man's personal life.
Inspired by
Joker
Todd Phillips · Film · 2019
Joker (2019) acts as a stylistic successor to the themes of the original, focusing on the societal isolation and mental deterioration of a comedian as he spirals into criminal notoriety.
Common questions
Is Raging Bull related to Joker?
No, Raging Bull and Joker are distinct films. Raging Bull is a 1980 biographical drama directed by Martin Scorsese, while Joker is a 2019 psychological thriller. They are not part of the same cinematic universe or franchise.
What order should I watch Raging Bull and Joker?
There is no official narrative order between Raging Bull and Joker as they are separate projects. You can watch them in any sequence since they share no story connections, characters, or continuity.
Is Raging Bull a sequel to any other movie?
Raging Bull is not a sequel to any other film. It was released in 1980 as a standalone biographical drama. It does not share a story arc with Joker or any other adaptation mentioned here.
Are Raging Bull and Joker both biographical films?
Raging Bull is a biographical film centered on the life of a real person. In contrast, Joker is a fictional psychological thriller. While both are intense character studies, only Raging Bull is based on a real-life biography.