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Cardboard Boxer

2016·Movie·15·88 min·6.3(61)

Gentle and broken, a homeless man fights others on video for money but soon finds comfort in an unlikely friend and the lost diary of a young girl.

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Where is Cardboard Boxer streaming around the world?

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United StatesKanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YOW.tvAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaHoopla, Tubi TV, PlexApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
South KoreaWatcha

About Cardboard Boxer

Cardboard Boxer is a 2016 English-language drama film directed by Knate Gwaltney. The cast is led by Thomas Haden Church, Terrence Howard, Rhys Wakefield. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.

Cardboard Boxer was produced by MJW Films and Night & Day Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 16, 2016, and carries a 15 certification.

Director
Knate Gwaltney
Writers
Knate Gwaltney
Release date
September 16, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
15
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$10 million
Production
MJW Films, Night & Day Pictures

Cardboard Boxer cast & crew

Cardboard Boxer was directed by Knate Gwaltney and written by Knate Gwaltney.

The cast features Thomas Haden Church as Willie, Terrence Howard as Pope, Rhys Wakefield as J.J., Boyd Holbrook as Pinky, Macy Gray as Den Mother, and David Henrie as Clean Cut Man.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jess Stroup, cinematography is by Peter A. Holland, and it was produced by Michael Roiff and Mike Witherill.

Is Cardboard Boxer worth watching?

Cardboard Boxer holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 61 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Cardboard Boxer is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Cardboard Boxer

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Cast of Cardboard Boxer

Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church

Willie

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Pope

Rhys Wakefield

Rhys Wakefield

J.J.

Boyd Holbrook

Boyd Holbrook

Pinky

Macy Gray

Macy Gray

Den Mother

David Henrie

David Henrie

Clean Cut Man

Johanna Braddy

Johanna Braddy

Clean Cut Girl

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Jevon McFerrin

Robber

James Logan

James Logan

Mullet

Cardboard Boxer — FAQs

Where can I watch Cardboard Boxer in United States?

Cardboard Boxer is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YOW.tv in United States.

Is Cardboard Boxer on Kanopy?

Yes — Cardboard Boxer is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is Cardboard Boxer in?

Cardboard Boxer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Cardboard Boxer?

Cardboard Boxer runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).

What is Cardboard Boxer rated?

Cardboard Boxer is rated 15. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 61 ratings.

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