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Requiem for a Heavyweight

1962Movie1 h 35 min

84

GreatGoodWatch score

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

After suffering a brutal defeat and being told he can no longer fight, 37-year-old, scar-ridden prizefighter Louis 'Mountain' Rivera struggles to find a new direction in life.

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Friends night
Teens
Drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by: Ralph Nelson
Written by: Rod Serling
Produced by: David Susskind
Music by: Laurence Rosenthal

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Facts

October 16, 1962 · 1 h 35 min · Violence

Released: October 16, 1962
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $1 million
Available in: 47 countries

Tropes

The Oner, Little People Are Surreal, Kayfabe +9

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Where can I stream Requiem for a Heavyweight?

In the United States, Requiem for a Heavyweight is free with ads on The Roku and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Requiem for a Heavyweight worth watching?

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%).

Is Requiem for a Heavyweight plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Will I feel good after watching Requiem for a Heavyweight?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.