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The Fighter

2010Movie1 h 56 minR

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic798.0Rotten Tomatoes91%89%

A cathartic, tense drama movie about sports and a real life story, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Every dream deserves a fighting chance.

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

Feels like

  • Gritty Boxing Drama
  • Brotherly Bond
  • Oscar-Worthy Performances
  • Working-Class Resilience
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Authentic Period Detail
  • Inspirational True Story
  • Intense Physical Conflict
  • Family Loyalty vs. Betrayal

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
David O. Russell
Written by
Scott Silver, Eric Johnson, Keith Dorrington
Produced by
Mark Wahlberg, David Hoberman, Ryan Kavanaugh
Music by
Michael Brook

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

Facts

December 10, 2010 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
December 10, 2010
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$129 million
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

It's All About Me, Big, Screwed-Up Family, The Cameo +9

  • It's All About Me
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • The Cameo
  • My Eyes Are Up Here
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Redemption Quest
  • Jerkass Realization
  • Moment Killer
  • Trash Landing
  • '80s Hair
  • Break the Haughty
  • Broken Pedestal

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fighter?"

Questions about The Fighter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fighter?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaPluto TVArtiflix

In the United States, The Fighter streams on Paramount+ and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is The Fighter worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 79).

Is The Fighter okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Fighter?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is The Fighter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Fighter a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$129 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $129 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What tropes does The Fighter use?

It's All About MeBig, Screwed-Up FamilyThe CameoMy Eyes Are Up HereLeaning on the Fourth WallRedemption QuestJerkass RealizationMoment KillerTrash Landing'80s HairBreak the HaughtyBroken Pedestaland 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including It's All About Me, Big, Screwed-Up Family, and The Cameo.