Knockout

1989Movie1 h 50 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A Japanese boxer stages a dramatic and dangerous comeback after suffering brain damage in the ring.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Directed by
Junji Sakamoto
Written by
Junji Sakamoto
Produced by
Genjiro Arato

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Facts

November 11, 1989 · 1 h 50 min · Violence

Released
November 11, 1989
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Embarrassing Nickname, Implied Death Threat, Artistic License – History +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Knockout?"

Questions about Knockout

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Knockout?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Knockout worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Knockout in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Knockout use?

Embarrassing NicknameImplied Death ThreatArtistic License – HistoryUnderdogs Never LoseArtistic License – MedicineExpyInelegant BlubberingGirly BruiserCovers Always LieTraining MontageCombat PragmatistPolitically Incorrect Villainand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Embarrassing Nickname, Implied Death Threat, and Artistic License – History.