Fighting (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Fighting is an action, crime and romance film directed by Dito Montiel, running about 105 minutes. “Some Dreams Are Worth The Fight” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.
Who’s in it. Fighting stars Channing Tatum as Shawn MacArthur, Terrence Howard as Harvey Boarden, Zulay Henao as Zulay Valez and Roger Guenveur Smith as Jack Dancing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Fighting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.5M 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 Fighting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fighting 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 Fighting (2009)?
- In US, Fighting 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 Fighting worth watching?
- Fighting holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fighting?
- Fighting stars Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Zulay Henao, Roger Guenveur Smith and Brian J. White.
- When was Fighting released?
- Fighting was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.