Requiem for a Heavyweight
“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”
After suffering a brutal defeat and being told he can no longer fight, 37-year-old, scar-ridden prizefighter Louis 'Mountain' Rivera struggles to find a new direction in life.
Where to watch Requiem for a Heavyweight in India
Can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight in India? Requiem for a Heavyweight isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Requiem for a Heavyweight there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Requiem for a Heavyweight streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | NetMovies | Amazon Video |
About Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight is a 1962 English-language drama film directed by Ralph Nelson. The cast is led by Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Requiem for a Heavyweight was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 16, 1962.
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Writers
- Rod Serling
- Release date
- October 16, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Requiem for a Heavyweight cast & crew
Requiem for a Heavyweight was directed by Ralph Nelson and written by Rod Serling.
The cast features Anthony Quinn as Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera, Jackie Gleason as Maish Rennick, Mickey Rooney as Army, Julie Harris as Grace Miller, Stanley Adams as Perelli (as Stan Adams), and Madame Spivy as Ma Greeny.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Laurence Rosenthal, cinematography is by Arthur J. Ornitz, and it was produced by David Susskind.
Is Requiem for a Heavyweight worth watching?
Requiem for a Heavyweight holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 86 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Requiem for a Heavyweight is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Requiem for a Heavyweight
Anthony Quinn
Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera
Jackie Gleason
Maish Rennick
Mickey Rooney
Army
Julie Harris
Grace Miller
Stanley Adams
Perelli (as Stan Adams)
Madame Spivy
Ma Greeny
Val Avery
Young fighter's promoter
Herbie Faye
Charlie, the Bartender
Jack Dempsey
Himself
Muhammad Ali
Himself (as Cassius Clay)
Lou Gilbert
Dr. Gilbert
Michael Conrad
Ma Greeny's Thug
Requiem for a Heavyweight — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight in India?
Requiem for a Heavyweight is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight in the US?
In the US, Requiem for a Heavyweight is streaming on Fawesome and The Roku Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight in the UK?
Requiem for a Heavyweight isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Requiem for a Heavyweight in?
Requiem for a Heavyweight is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?
Requiem for a Heavyweight runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Requiem for a Heavyweight rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 86 ratings.
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