The Hammer

2017·Movie
1h 49min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic755.9Rotten Tomatoes–77%

Where to watch

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The Hammer fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

When prison boxer George "The Hammer" Martin is offered freedom for fighting in the 1984 Olympics, he says no in order to protect the woman he loves, forcing his best friend to learn the true meaning of loyalty.
Prison BoxingRedemption StoryHistorical DramaCold War EraOlympic GamesLoyalty and SacrificeCharacter-DrivenEmotional ConflictBiographical Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Angela Shelton
Written by:
Angela Shelton
Produced by:
Ali Jazayeri, Shawn-Caulin Young, Tyler Hohmann
Composed by:
Jay Weigel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Hammer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hammer legally?

PrimePeacockFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomePeacock Premium+

The Hammer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hammer worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hammer rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Hammer?

1 h 49 min

The Hammer runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hammer?

Critics75
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate The Hammer higher (75) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Hammer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hammer?

6AUCAGBIDUSDE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hammer in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hammer use?

Despair Event HorizonDrowning My SorrowsProduct Placement"Shaggy Dog" StoryDeadpan SnarkerHeterosexual Life-PartnerI Ate WHAT?!Scary Black ManBad BossJerk with a Heart of GoldThrowing the FightBrilliant, but Lazyand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Hammer, including Despair Event Horizon, Drowning My Sorrows, Product Placement.

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