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The Fighter

2010·Movie·R·116 min·7.4(4,739)

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.

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Where to watch The Fighter in United States

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Where is The Fighter streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaArtiflixAmazon Video
United KingdomSundance Now Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, ArtiflixApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaArtiflixAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyArtiflixApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, ArtiflixApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainArtiflixApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilArtiflixAmazon Video
JapanArtiflixAmazon 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
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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

Mark Wahlberg

Micky Ward

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Dicky Eklund

Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Charlene Fleming

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Alice Ward

Mickey O'Keefe

Mickey O'Keefe

Mickey O'Keefe

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

George Ward

Melissa McMeekin

Melissa McMeekin

"Little Alice" Eklund

Bianca Hunter

Bianca Hunter

Cathy "Pork" Eklund

Erica McDermott

Erica McDermott

Cindy "Tar" Eklund

Jill Quigg

Jill Quigg

Donna Eklund Jaynes

Dendrie Taylor

Dendrie Taylor

Gail "Red Dog" Eklund

Kate B. O'Brien

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.

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