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The Fight Machine

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Two young men from different backgrounds find their destinies linked when they meet up in the world of illegal bare-knuckle boxing.
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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Aug 18, 2022
The Fight Machine is a gut-punch of a movie. It's not about the catharsis of a knock-out blow, but the slow grind of a solid beating. Go to Full Review Kat Hughes THN Aug 11, 2022
3/5
A solid drama that doesn’t push as hard as it could, though the elements that remain make for an entertaining and insightful look into the conflicted views of two headstrong young men. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound Aug 10, 2022
2.5/5
The film, directed and co-written by Andrew Thomas Hunt (Spare Parts, Sweet Karma), features plenty of bare-knuckle violence but at its heart, it is a character study. Go to Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT Aug 7, 2022
Some pacing issues give the movie an uneven feel. That being said, the entire cast gives some strong performances while the fight scenes look great. The story will have no problems keeping audiences engaged and provided a great story. Go to Full Review Keri O'Shea Warped Perspective Aug 5, 2022
It's a pulpy, often brutal story about two unconnected lives and how they come into contact [...] the film as a whole is more of a 'journey, not destination' affair, considering ideas of masculinity and male social roles along the way. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Aug 3, 2022
3/5
As critiques of the wealth gap are concerned, it’s not very deep, but it’s buoyed up by some strong supporting performances and Hunt’s skill at capturing the action in the ring. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Craig W. @CJWolfe27 Feb 21, 2026 It’s alright, if you like fighting movies you’ll probably like it See more Lloyd S @Lloyd93 Oct 11, 2025 Slow start, but become a bit interesting, however, not for long. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 4, 2025 Success in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more New W @RT93437429 Aug 24, 2024 The movie starts off a little clumsy I wasn’t really sure where it could go or what to expect but by the second half it sure did settle in and it became more of a drama movie as opposed to the first half that felt a little bit more action oriented, but by the time we get to the second half and the movie settles down and finds its footing we get treated to a really good dark drama movie. What this movie has going for it is incredible acting, and the fight scenes are awesome. See more Read all reviews
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Andrew Thomas Hunt

Director

Greg Hovanessian

Paul Harris

Dempsey Bryk

Rob Tully

Greg Bryk

Rueben Tully

Michael Ironside

Lou

Natasha Henstridge

Barbara Harris

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The Fight Machine

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two young men from different backgrounds find their destinies linked when they meet up in the world of illegal bare-knuckle boxing.
Director
Andrew Thomas Hunt
Producer
Pasha Patriki
Screenwriter
Craig Davidson, Andrew Thomas Hunt
Production Co
Hangar 18 Media
Genre
Action, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 21, 2023
Runtime
1h 44m
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