The Boxer
“Love is always worth fighting for.”
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
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Where is The Boxer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About The Boxer
The Boxer is a 1997 English-language drama and romance film directed by Jim Sheridan. The cast is led by Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Boxer was produced by Universal Pictures and Hell's Kitchen and made in Ireland and United Kingdom. It was released on December 31, 1997, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Writers
- Jim Sheridan, Terry George
- Release date
- December 31, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Hell's Kitchen
The Boxer cast & crew
The Boxer was directed by Jim Sheridan and written by Jim Sheridan and Terry George.
The cast features Daniel Day-Lewis as Danny Flynn, Emily Watson as Maggie Hamill, Brian Cox as Joe Hamill, Ken Stott as Ike Weir, Gerard McSorley as Harry, and David Hayman as Joe Hamill's Aide.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Seezer, cinematography is by Chris Menges, and it was produced by Jim Sheridan and Arthur Lappin.
Is The Boxer worth watching?
The Boxer holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 310 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Boxer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boxer
The Boxer isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Boxer
Daniel Day-Lewis
Danny Flynn
Emily Watson
Maggie Hamill
Brian Cox
Joe Hamill
Ken Stott
Ike Weir
Gerard McSorley
Harry
David Hayman
Joe Hamill's Aide
Kenneth Cranham
Matt MaGuire
Lorraine Pilkington
Bride
Niall Shanahan
Groom
John Wall
Priest
Maria McDermottroe
Betty
Eleanor Methven
Patsy
The Boxer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boxer in United States?
The Boxer is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Boxer in?
The Boxer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boxer?
The Boxer runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Boxer rated?
The Boxer is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 310 ratings.
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