The Fighter(2010)
“Every dream deserves a fighting chance.”
Overview
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.
Director
David O. Russell
Studio
The Weinstein Company
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$129M
Cast
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
Jack McGee
as George Ward
Melissa McMeekin
as "Little Alice" Eklund
Bianca Hunter
as Cathy "Pork" Eklund
Erica McDermott
as Cindy "Tar" Eklund
Jill Quigg
as Donna Eklund Jaynes
Dendrie Taylor
as Gail "Red Dog" Eklund
Kate B. O'Brien
as Phyllis "Beaver" Eklund
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$129M
Production Companies
The Weinstein Company • Relativity Media • Mandeville Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fighter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Fighter (2010).
What is The Fighter about?▼
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.
Who directed The Fighter?▼
The Fighter was directed by David O. Russell and released in 2010. It is a drama film.
How long is The Fighter?▼
The Fighter has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The Fighter?▼
The cast of The Fighter includes 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 more.
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