The Champ (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1931, The Champ is a drama film directed by King Vidor, running about 86 minutes. “The knockout picture of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Who’s in it. The Champ stars Wallace Beery as Andy 'Champ' Purcell, Jackie Cooper as Dink Purcell, Irene Rich as Linda Carleton and Roscoe Ates as Sponge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Champ has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US 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 Champ page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Champ tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Champ (1931)?
- In US, The Champ 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 Champ worth watching?
- The Champ holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Champ?
- The Champ stars Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, Roscoe Ates and Edward Brophy.
- When was The Champ released?
- The Champ was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.