The Fighter (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2010, The Fighter is a drama film directed by David O. Russell, running about 116 minutes. “Every dream deserves a fighting chance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Who’s in it. The Fighter stars Mark Wahlberg as Micky Ward, Christian Bale as Dicky Eklund, Amy Adams as Charlene Fleming and Melissa Leo as Alice Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Fighter has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $93.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighter (2010)?
- In US, The Fighter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighter worth watching?
- The Fighter holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fighter?
- The Fighter stars Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo and Mickey O'Keefe.
- When was The Fighter released?
- The Fighter was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.