The Hammer (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, The Hammer is a drama and history film directed by Oren Kaplan, running about 108 minutes. “He knew he could be a champion. They knew he could be much more.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A coming of age drama following the life of Matt Hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Wrestling Championship.
Who’s in it. The Hammer stars Russell Harvard as Matt Hamill, Raymond J. Barry as Stanley, Shoshannah Stern as Kristi and Courtney Halverson as Michelle.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Hammer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hammer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hammer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hammer (2010)?
- In US, The Hammer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hammer worth watching?
- The Hammer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hammer?
- The Hammer stars Russell Harvard, Raymond J. Barry, Shoshannah Stern and Courtney Halverson.
- When was The Hammer released?
- The Hammer was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.