Champion (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Champion is a drama film directed by Kim Yong-wan, running about 108 minutes. “There's nothing he can't knock down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former arm-wrestling champion raised in the U.S. returns to South Korea for a tournament that could return him to glory, but he finds his life complicated by the appearance of the biological family he never knew.
Who’s in it. Champion stars Ma Dong-seok as Mark, Kwon Yul as Jin-ki, Han Yeri as Soo-jin and Choi Seung-hoon as Joon-Hyung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Champion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Champion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Champion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Champion (2018)?
- In US, Champion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Champion worth watching?
- Champion holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Champion?
- Champion stars Ma Dong-seok, Kwon Yul, Han Yeri, Choi Seung-hoon and Ok Ye-rin.
- When was Champion released?
- Champion was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.