

The Fighter
“Every dream deserves a fighting chance.”
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Where to watch The Fighter in United States
Click a service to open The Fighter there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Fighter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Artiflix | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Artiflix | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Artiflix | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Artiflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Artiflix | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Artiflix | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Artiflix | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Artiflix | Amazon Video |
About The Fighter
The Fighter is a 2010 English-language drama film directed by David O. Russell. The cast is led by Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 4700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.
The Fighter was produced by The Weinstein Company, Relativity Media, and Mandeville Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 10, 2010, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $129 million worldwide.
- Director
- David O. Russell
- Writers
- Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, Scott Silver
- Release date
- December 10, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $129 million
- Production
- The Weinstein Company, Relativity Media, Mandeville Films
The Fighter cast & crew
The Fighter was directed by David O. Russell and written by Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, and Scott Silver.
The cast features Mark Wahlberg as Micky Ward, Christian Bale as Dicky Eklund, Amy Adams as Charlene Fleming, Melissa Leo as Alice Ward, Mickey O'Keefe as Mickey O'Keefe, and Jack McGee as George Ward.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Brook, cinematography is by Hoyte van Hoytema, and it was produced by Dorothy Aufiero and Ryan Kavanaugh.
Is The Fighter worth watching?
The Fighter holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 4,739 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Fighter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fighter
In United States, you can stream The Fighter on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Fighter

Mark Wahlberg
Micky Ward

Christian Bale
Dicky Eklund

Amy Adams
Charlene Fleming

Melissa Leo
Alice Ward

Mickey O'Keefe
Mickey O'Keefe

Jack McGee
George Ward

Melissa McMeekin
"Little Alice" Eklund

Bianca Hunter
Cathy "Pork" Eklund

Erica McDermott
Cindy "Tar" Eklund

Jill Quigg
Donna Eklund Jaynes

Dendrie Taylor
Gail "Red Dog" Eklund

Kate B. O'Brien
Phyllis "Beaver" Eklund
The Fighter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fighter in United States?
The Fighter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Fighter on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Fighter is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Fighter in?
The Fighter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fighter?
The Fighter runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Fighter rated?
The Fighter is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 4,739 ratings.











