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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The Fighter
Where to watch: Amazon
Movie · Drama · R
2010 · 1h 56m · ★ 74% (689K)
Every dream deserves a fighting chance.
Director: David O. Russell
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams
Overview
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.
Director
David O. Russell
Production
The Weinstein Company, Relativity Media, Mandeville Films, Closest to the Hole Productions, Protozoa Pictures
Cast
Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Mickey O'Keefe, Jack McGee, Melissa McMeekin, Bianca Hunter, Erica McDermott, Jill Quigg, Dendrie Taylor, Kate B. O'Brien, Jenna Lamia, Frank Renzulli, Paul Campbell, Caitlin Dwyer, Chanty Sok, Ted Arcidi, Ross Bickell, Sean Malone
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix