The Hammer

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The Hammer

R

2008

1h 33m

Comedy

Romance

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On his 40th birthday, chronic underachiever Jerry Ferro loses his carpentry job and his girlfriend. However, all is not lost; a famous boxing coach spies him sparring at the local gym and offers him the chance to train for a spot on the U.S. Olympic boxing team.

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Critics Consensus

The Hammer perseveres as both an above-average sports comedy and a perfect starring vehicle for Carolla.

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Nathan Rabin

AV Club

10/05/2011

B+

Much of the film's charm comes from its scruffy, self-effacing modesty; it's a relaxed, affable underdog about a relaxed, affable underdog.

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Christy Lemire

Associated Press

10/05/2011

Yes, this comedy about a sad-sack, has-been boxer is painfully predictable and manages to include every cliche of the genre, but executive producer and star Adam Carolla keeps it rolling along with his trademark, deadpan rants.

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

03/24/2008

I think it's a terrific little film.

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Forrest Hartman

Reno Gazette-Journal

06/06/2013

3/4

The Hammer could have become a typically sappy sports flick, but [Adam Carolla] filled it with enough of his trademark humor to keep things fresh even with plotting that isn't groundbreaking."

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

06/03/2013

3/5

For anyone in their late 30s and early 40s who has seen a great deal of their lives pass them by, this can be very relateable.

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Kristian Harloff

Schmoes Know

01/02/2013

3.5/5

One of the films that should not fly under the radar of sports comedy fans, "The Hammer" is a surprising good time at the movies.

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Giancarlo Z

@Giantcarlot Dec 21

Ask yourself while you watch this, why doesn't this lady stop seeing this guy and date someone better?

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Virgil N

@RT59684273 05/07/2025

This might be the best movie of the last 100 years, great pro family message along with awesome comedy. Oswaldo delivered and amazing performance. (Rip)

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Seth K

@RT03219903 02/01/2025

I had never heard of this movie and thought I'd give it a spin, being an Adam Carolla fan - and I absolutely loved it. He's one of the funniest people around and I was taken by the story. I particularly liked the ending, which I found heartwarming and satisfying. Big thumbs up - wish there were more Carolla movies!

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Matt V

@RT83880164 12/27/2024

Great movie! Carolla kills it! Well worth the watch👍🏻👍🏻

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rosadobber a

@RT86040640 06/24/2024

Stilted, uneven, begs to be a mediocre series. Only a few redeeming scenes.

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007tribefan B

@JimBo007 03/23/2024

Saw it (finally) on YouTube. Great story, with witty insults: "eye of the asshole" was one of the best. Anyway, glad I got to view this

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Synopsis

On his 40th birthday, chronic underachiever Jerry Ferro loses his carpentry job and his girlfriend. However, all is not lost; a famous boxing coach spies him sparring at the local gym and offers him the chance to train for a spot on the U.S. Olympic boxing team.

Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Producer: Eden Wurmfeld, Heather Juergensen, Eric Ganz
Screenwriter: Kevin Hench
Distributor: International Film Circuit [us]
Production Co: Eden Wurmfeld Films, Bentley Film Group
Rating: R (Brief Language)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 21, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $442.6K
Runtime: 1h 33m