The Contender

1944·Movie
1h 3min·NR
43
WeakGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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About

A truck driver turns to prizefighting with hopes of earning enough cash to send his son to military school. 1944.
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Questions about The Contender

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Where can I stream The Contender legally?

The Contender is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Contender worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Contender rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Contender?

1 h 3 min

The Contender runs 1 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Contender?

Critics100
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Contender higher (100) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Contender in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Contender?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Contender in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Contender use?

Big "NO!"Debate and SwitchEstablishing Character MomentFirst-Name BasisHollywood AtheistIntertwined FingersTrademark Favorite Food"Not So Different" Remark

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Contender, including Big "NO!", Debate and Switch, Establishing Character Moment.

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