The Champ
“The more you love... the harder you fight.”
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
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Where is The Champ 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 | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Champ
The Champ is a 1979 English-language drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli. The cast is led by Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Champ was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Hialeah Park Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 1979. At the box office it grossed around $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writers
- Frances Marion, Walter Newman
- Release date
- July 7, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hialeah Park Studios
The Champ cast & crew
The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and written by Frances Marion and Walter Newman.
The cast features Jon Voight as Billy, Faye Dunaway as Annie, Rick Schroder as T.J., Jack Warden as Jackie, Arthur Hill as Mike, and Strother Martin as Riley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by Fred J. Koenekamp, and it was produced by Dyson Lovell.
Is The Champ worth watching?
The Champ holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 212 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Champ is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Champ
The Champ 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 Champ
Jon Voight
Billy
Faye Dunaway
Annie
Rick Schroder
T.J.
Jack Warden
Jackie
Arthur Hill
Mike
Strother Martin
Riley
Joan Blondell
Dolly Kenyon
Mary Jo Catlett
Josie
Elisha Cook Jr.
Georgie
Stefan Gierasch
Charlie Goodman
Allan Miller
Whitey
Joe Tornatore
Hesh
The Champ — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Champ in United States?
The Champ 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 Champ in?
The Champ is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Champ?
The Champ runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is The Champ rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 212 ratings.
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