The Hammer (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, The Hammer is a drama film directed by Angela Shelton, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. When prison boxer George "The Hammer" Martin is offered freedom for fighting in the 1984 Olympics, he says no in order to protect the woman he loves, forcing his best friend to learn the true meaning of loyalty.
Who’s in it. The Hammer stars Gbenga Akinnagbe as George, Jackson Rathbone as Doc, Keir O'Donnell as Randy and Shawn-Caulin Young as Crystal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Hammer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hammer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hammer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hammer (2017)?
- In US, The Hammer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hammer worth watching?
- The Hammer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hammer?
- The Hammer stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jackson Rathbone, Keir O'Donnell, Shawn-Caulin Young and Ritchie Montgomery.
- When was The Hammer released?
- The Hammer was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.