The Boxer (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, The Boxer is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Jim Sheridan, running about 114 minutes. “Love is always worth fighting for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Boxer stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Danny Flynn, Brian Cox as Joe Hamill, Emily Watson as Maggie and Ken Stott as Ike Weir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Boxer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boxer tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Boxer (1997)?
- In USA, The Boxer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boxer worth watching?
- The Boxer holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boxer?
- The Boxer stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Brian Cox, Emily Watson, Ken Stott and Gerard McSorley.
- When was The Boxer released?
- The Boxer was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.