5.9
Is The Fighter worth watching?
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9).
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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Vietnam war veteran Merle is working as concierge. His small salary and the one of his wife Rindy are just enough to survive. Thus when Merle hears that there will be an amateur boxing fight he decides to participate.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares or laughs.
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- David Lowell Rich
- Music by
- Patrick Williams
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Facts
February 19, 1983 · 1 h 36 min · NR
- Released
- February 19, 1983
- Runtime
- 1 h 36 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Violence, Strong Language
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Tropes
Red Oni, Blue Oni, Remember When You Blew Up a Sun?, Redemption Quest +9
Q&A
3 questions, like "Is The Fighter worth watching?"
Questions about The Fighter
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Can I half-watch The Fighter?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does The Fighter use?
Red Oni, Blue OniRemember When You Blew Up a Sun?Redemption QuestOpposing Sports TeamCalling the Old Man OutWhite-Dwarf StarletHenpecked HusbandChewing the SceneryMy Beloved SmotherBased on a True StoryMy Eyes Are Up HereThe Cameoand 44 more
TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Red Oni, Blue Oni, Remember When You Blew Up a Sun?, and Redemption Quest.