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The Hammer

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82% Tomatometer 39 Reviews 90% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
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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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 Oct 5, 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. Go to Full Review Christy Lemire Associated Press Oct 5, 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. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper Mar 24, 2008
I think it's a terrific little film. Go to Full Review Forrest Hartman Reno Gazette-Journal Jun 6, 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." Go to Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Jun 3, 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. Go to Full Review Kristian Harloff Schmoes Know Jan 2, 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Giancarlo Z @Giantcarlot Dec 21, 2025 Ask yourself while you watch this, why doesn't this lady stop seeing this guy and date someone better? See more Virgil N @RT59684273 May 7, 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) See more Seth K @RT03219903 Feb 1, 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! See more Matt V @RT83880164 Dec 27, 2024 Great movie! Carolla kills it! Well worth the watch👍🏻👍🏻 See more rosadobber a @RT86040640 Jun 24, 2024 Stilted, uneven, begs to be a mediocre series. Only a few redeeming scenes. See more 007tribefan B @JimBo007 Mar 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 See more Read all reviews
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Charles Herman-Wurmfeld

Director

Adam Carolla

Jerry Ferro

Heather Juergensen

Lindsay

Oswaldo Castillo

Ozzie

Tom Quinn

Eddie Bell

Jonathan Hernandez

Victor Padilla

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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
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