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The Fighter (2010)

R · 2010-12-10 · 1h 56m · EN
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Every dream deserves a fighting chance.

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

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David O. RussellDirector
Budget
$25M
Box office
$93.6M

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Mark WahlbergMark WahlbergMicky WardChristian BaleChristian BaleDicky EklundAmy AdamsAmy AdamsCharlene FlemingMelissa LeoMelissa LeoAlice WardMickey O'KeefeMickey O'KeefeMickey O'KeefeJack McGeeJack McGeeGeorge WardMelissa McMeekinMelissa McMeekin"Little Alice" EklundBianca HunterBianca HunterCathy "Pork" EklundErica McDermottErica McDermottCindy "Tar" EklundJill QuiggJill QuiggDonna Eklund JaynesCaitlin DwyerCaitlin DwyerKasie WardDendrie TaylorDendrie TaylorGail "Red Dog" Eklund

Keywords

BiographyDuringcreditsstingerSportsBoxingDysfunctional familyBoxerBlue collar workerIrish-americanFamily business HometownLowell massachusettsChurch bellsDocumentary filmmakingBoxer shortsJumping ropeShadow boxingBoxing trainerFamily conflictCrack addictDevoted girlfriendBiopicProfessional athleteBlack sheepLocal hero

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBiography · Duringcreditsstinger · SportsDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityDysfunctional Family · Family Business · Family ConflictDirector preference91145Actor preference5557 · 6794 · 125257

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Frequently asked questions about The Fighter

What is The Fighter about?

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

How long is The Fighter?

The Fighter has a runtime of 116 minutes.

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