7.6
Is The Contender worth watching?
83
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6).
83
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
A college student turned prizefighter hopes to make it big so that he can support his widowed mother and younger brother.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, big ideas or laughs.
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- Ray Danton, Nicholas Colasanto, Sutton Roley
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Facts
April 3, 1980 · May 1, 1980 · Ended
- First aired
- April 3, 1980
- Last aired
- May 1, 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 5 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is The Contender worth watching?"
Questions about The Contender
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Contender okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Contender?
5 h
About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1980.
Can I half-watch The Contender?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Will I feel good after watching The Contender?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.