Resurrecting the Champ (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, Resurrecting the Champ is a drama film directed by Rod Lurie, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
Who’s in it. Resurrecting the Champ stars Samuel L. Jackson as Champ, Josh Hartnett as Erik Kenman Jr., Alan Alda as Ralph Metz and Teri Hatcher as Andrea Flak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Resurrecting the Champ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Resurrecting the Champ page.
If you liked it. Fans of Resurrecting the Champ tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Resurrecting the Champ (2007)?
- In US, Resurrecting the Champ is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Resurrecting the Champ worth watching?
- Resurrecting the Champ holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Resurrecting the Champ?
- Resurrecting the Champ stars Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Teri Hatcher and Kathryn Morris.
- When was Resurrecting the Champ released?
- Resurrecting the Champ was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.