Mr. Knockout (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2022, Mr. Knockout is a drama film directed by Artyom Mikhalkov.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of the legendary Soviet boxer Valery Popenchenko, USSR and European champion and winner of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His life was a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs - from his childhood in Tashkent’s Suvorov Military School and service as a border guard, to his first victories and failures, and his friendship with Dynamo sports society coach Grigory Kusikyants.
Who’s in it. Mr. Knockout stars Viktor Horinyak as Valery Popenchenko, Sergei Bezrukov as Grigory Filippovich Kusikyants, Inga Strelkova-Oboldina and Evgeniya Dmitrieva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Mr. Knockout has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Knockout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Knockout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Knockout (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Knockout change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Knockout worth watching?
- Mr. Knockout holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mr. Knockout?
- Mr. Knockout stars Viktor Horinyak, Sergei Bezrukov, Inga Strelkova-Oboldina, Evgeniya Dmitrieva and Angelina Strechina.
- When was Mr. Knockout released?
- Mr. Knockout was released in 2022.