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My Champion

1981Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

In 1964 Miki came to LA with only a suitcase, hoping to become the world's best marathon runner. She meets Mike and they start running together. But for Mike it isn't just a game. The movie is based on her own story.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Gwen Arner
Written by
Richard Martini

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Facts

May 17, 1981 · 1 h 30 min · Drama

Released
May 17, 1981
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is My Champion worth watching?"

Questions about My Champion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Champion worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.6).

Is My Champion okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is My Champion plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching My Champion?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is My Champion in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.