Five Time Champion (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Five Time Champion is a drama film directed by Berndt Mader, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. While the young scientist, Julius, steadfastly researches the asexual reproduction of worms, his natural curiosity leads him to discover some inconvenient truths about those around him. He witnesses his mother's infidelity and suspects his grandfather for the same, all while he believes he is losing his best friend Shiley to a rival named Chase. These disappointments are forefront while he also wrestles with his father's mysterious departure years ago. Julius keeps a diligent eye, but unfortunately, all of his heartbreakingly acute observation seems to prove that no solution will restore the people he cares about to their appropriate roles. How can Julius hold together a family that seems as though none of its parts can stay intact? How can he build his own romantic relationships under the shadow of rumors about his father's homosexuality?
Who’s in it. Five Time Champion stars Ryan Akin as Julius, Betty Buckley as Fran, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Danielle and Jon Gries as Melvin Glee.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Five Time Champion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Time Champion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Time Champion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Time Champion (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Time Champion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Time Champion worth watching?
- Five Time Champion holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Time Champion?
- Five Time Champion stars Ryan Akin, Betty Buckley, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson and Jon Gries.
- When was Five Time Champion released?
- Five Time Champion was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.