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Resurrecting the Champ

2007Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic556.7Rotten Tomatoes61%60%

A moving, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

Feels like

  • Sports Drama
  • Redemption Story
  • Father-Son Relationships
  • Boxing
  • Journalism Ethics
  • Emotional Resonance
  • True Identity
  • Second Chances

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Rod Lurie
Written by
Allison Burnett, Michael Bortman
Produced by
Rod Lurie, Marc Frydman, Bob Yari
Music by
Larry Groupé

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 14, 2007 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
June 14, 2007
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Retired Badass, Badass Boast, Abusive Parents +6

  • Retired Badass
  • Badass Boast
  • Abusive Parents
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Badass Bookworm
  • Nice Guy
  • Took a Level in Kindness
  • Badass Pacifist
  • Jerkass

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Where can I stream Resurrecting the Champ?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsHowdy

In the United States, Resurrecting the Champ streams on Prime and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Resurrecting the Champ worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 55).

Is Resurrecting the Champ okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.