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The Featherweight

2023Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic795.1Rotten Tomatoes81%–
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic795.1Rotten Tomatoes81%–

Summary

Set in 1964, a camera crew follows Willie Pep, retired featherweight boxing champion. Down and out in Hartford CT, married to a woman half his age and with a drug-addled son and mounting debts, Pep decides to make a return to the ring.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Directed by
Robert Kolodny
Written by
Steve Loff
Produced by
James Madio, Steve Loff, Bennett Elliott
Music by
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September 3, 2023 · 1 h 39 min · Drug Use

Released
September 3, 2023
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

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Where can I stream The Featherweight?

MUBI

In the United States, The Featherweight streams on MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Featherweight worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Is The Featherweight plot-driven or character-driven?

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