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The Challenge

1982·Movie
1h 49min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes53%66%

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A , action movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!

Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a businessman. At the behest of the businessman, Rick undertakes samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.
Martial Arts ActionEast Meets WestSamurai CultureBrotherhood Rivalry80s Action FilmSword FightingTraining MontageCultural ClashRedemption

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Directed by:
John Frankenheimer
Written by:
John Sayles, Ivan Moffat, Richard Maxwell
Produced by:
Robert L. Rosen, Ron Beckman
Composed by:
Jerry Goldsmith

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Challenge?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Challenge from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Challenge worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 53%). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (53).

Is The Challenge good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.