Champion (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, Champion is a drama film directed by Mark Robson, running about 99 minutes. “Fighting or loving, he was the... CHAMPION” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Who’s in it. Champion stars Kirk Douglas as Midge Kelly, Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Diamond, Arthur Kennedy as Connie Kelly and Paul Stewart as Tommy Haley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Champion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M 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 Champion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Champion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Champion (1949)?
- In US, Champion 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 Champion worth watching?
- Champion holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Champion?
- Champion stars Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart and Ruth Roman.
- When was Champion released?
- Champion was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.