The Boxer (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, The Boxer is a drama and romance film directed by Jim Sheridan, running about 114 minutes. “Love is always worth fighting for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
Who’s in it. The Boxer stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Danny Flynn, Brian Cox as Joe Hamill, Emily Watson as Maggie and Ken Stott as Ike Weir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Boxer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.5M 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 The Boxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boxer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boxer (1997)?
- In US, The Boxer 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 The Boxer worth watching?
- The Boxer holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boxer?
- The Boxer stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Brian Cox, Emily Watson, Ken Stott and Gerard McSorley.
- When was The Boxer released?
- The Boxer was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.