Champions (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1998, Champions is an action film directed by Peter Gathings Bunche, running about 99 minutes. “The Ultimate Fight... to the Death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. William Rockman, a champion "Terminal Combat" fighter who retired from the sport after accidentally killing a young man while training. Five years after his retirement, Terminal Combat has been banned by the government and has gone underground. The "new" Terminal Combat is just that; one combatant in each match usually does not live to tell about the experience. When Rockman's younger brother is killed in one of the underground matches by his old rival, the King, Rockman enters the tournament to exact revenge on the King, not knowing that the King and his wife, Daria, have been enslaved by Max Brito, the tournament's greedy promoter.
Who’s in it. Champions stars Louis Mandylor as William Rockman, Ken Kilpatrick as The King, Danny Trejo as Max Brito and Lee Reherman as Steele Manheim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Champions has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Champions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Champions tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Champions (1998)?
- In US, Champions is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Champions worth watching?
- Champions holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Champions?
- Champions stars Louis Mandylor, Ken Kilpatrick, Danny Trejo, Lee Reherman and Don Dowe.
- When was Champions released?
- Champions was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.