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The Fighter

2010 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 7.4 · 85% critics

Drama

A determined boxer tries to revive his career while navigating a chaotic family, a troubled trainer, and pressure from people who all think they know what is best for him. The story blends sports ambition with loyalty, love, addiction, and hard choices outside the ring.

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Details
Years
2010
Release date
2010-12-10
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
116 min
Critic score
85/100
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (4,730 votes)
About

You’ll like this if you enjoy emotional sports dramas like Cinderella Man or Creed, especially with messy family bonds; Not for you if you want nonstop boxing action.

Pros: powerhouse performances; emotional family drama; grounded true-story feel | Cons: predictable sports beats; fewer boxing scenes; frustrating family conflict

Themes

  • sports
  • irish-american
  • boxer
  • biography
  • family business
  • dysfunctional family
  • family conflict
  • hometown
  • boxing trainer
  • crack addict
  • lowell massachusetts
  • jumping rope
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2011
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2011
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 2011 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 2011 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 2011 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2011 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2011 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 2011 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by David O. Russell