The Challenger

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The Challenger

PG-13

2015

1h 35m

Drama

Action

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With help from a legendary trainer (Michael Clarke Duncan), a New York boxer (Kent Moran) returns to the ring to fight his way to a better life.

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Serena Donadoni

Village Voice

Sep 8, 2015

Even the gravitas of Merkerson and Duncan can't save this flimsy construct of boxing-movie clichs.

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Aaron Peterson

The Hollywood Outsider

Oct 25, 2018

5.5/10

The Challenger offers a retread of ideas, but it also offers enough originality coupled with a memorable performance from Duncan to raise it above the countless Rocky knock-offs

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Sep 25, 2015

2/5

Boxing drama only worth watching to see co-star's last role.

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Terry S

@RT84781810 Jun 7, 2022

I defy you not to get caught up in this film ! Even though you know the outcome, you'll love it--I promise.

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Aug 28, 2017

two stars for the fights. nothing against the people in this movies but this was just cliche and the characters didnt really have much depth to them. it didnt hit me that hard.

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Feb 23, 2017

now a typical rags to riches Rocky story. notable for last film performance by Michael Clarke Duncan

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Feb 22, 2017

Excellent movie! Everyone was very convincing and Michael Clarke Duncan put on a stellar performance R.I.P. I definitely recommend this movie.

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Jan 31, 2017

Plain boring. Difficult to finish.

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Jan 30, 2017

Cliched and very ordinary and predictable boxing drama.

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With help from a legendary trainer (Michael Clarke Duncan), a New York boxer (Kent Moran) returns to the ring to fight his way to a better life.

Director: Kent Moran
Producer: Kent Moran, Ellyette Eleni, Adam Hawkey
Screenwriter: Kent Moran
Distributor: Wishing Well Pictures
Production Co: Wishing Well Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sports Violence)
Genre: Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 2, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $19.0K
Runtime: 1h 35m

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