The Square Ring (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1953, The Square Ring is a drama film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 83 minutes. “A Knockout!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Boxing drama following the lives of 5 different fighters and their reasons for becoming boxers.
Who’s in it. The Square Ring stars Jack Warner as Danny Felton, Robert Beatty as Jim 'Kid' Curtis, Maxwell Reed as Rick Martell and Joan Collins as Frankie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Square Ring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Square Ring page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Square Ring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Square Ring (1953)?
- In GB, The Square Ring is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Square Ring worth watching?
- The Square Ring holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Square Ring?
- The Square Ring stars Jack Warner, Robert Beatty, Maxwell Reed, Joan Collins and Kay Kendall.
- When was The Square Ring released?
- The Square Ring was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
