The Brawler (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2018, The Brawler is a drama, crime, romance and history film directed by Ken Kushner, running about 95 minutes. “The man who inspired the legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.
Who’s in it. The Brawler stars Zach McGowan as Chuck Wepner, Amy Smart as Linda Wepner, Taryn Manning as Phyllis Wepner and Burt Young as Salvatore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Brawler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Brawler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brawler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brawler (2018)?
- In US, The Brawler is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Brawler worth watching?
- The Brawler holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brawler?
- The Brawler stars Zach McGowan, Amy Smart, Taryn Manning, Burt Young and Jerrod Paige.
- When was The Brawler released?
- The Brawler was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.