Knockout (2011)

A retired boxer tries to help a new student, Matthew Miller (Daniel Magder), who is being targeted by bullies. While learning to box and stand up to his tormentors the young boxer must learn to overcome his tumultuous past.

Director:

Anne Wheeler

Writers:

Evan Jacobs, Jack Nasser

Stars:

Steve Austin, Daniel Magder, Janet Kidder

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Austin	...	Dan Barnes
Daniel Magder	...	Matthew Miller
Janet Kidder	...	Christine Miller
Emma Grabinsky	...	Ruby
Jaren Brandt Bartlett	...	Hector Torres
Samuel Patrick Chu	...	Nick Wirthlin
Sean Devine	...	Jacob Miller
Roman Podhora	...	Coach Harward (as Roman Podhura)
Tess Atkins	...	Teresa Terrel
Julian Domingues	...	Joe Fielder
Catherine Lough Haggquist	...	Principal Lee (as Catherine Lough Hagquist)
Scott Hylands	...	Grandfather Charlie Putman
Adrian Formosa	...	Avery
Jay Jauncey	...	Ray
Benjamin Ratner	...	Mr. Doyle (as Ben Ratner)

Storyline

Dan Barnes (Steve Austin) is a former pro boxer who retired after growing weary of his violent existence. Now a school janitor, Dan tries to help a new student, Matthew Miller (Daniel Magder), who is being targeted by bullies. While Matthew learns how to box and stand up to his tormentors, one of whom is the school boxing champ (Jaren Brandt Bartlett), Dan's new found role as a teacher helps him come to terms with his tumultuous past.

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Plot Keywords:

boxing | janitor | reference to mohammed ali | new kid | high school | 

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Genres:

Action | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for boxing action, some bullying and language

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Boxer and the Kid

Filming Locations:

Tacoma, Washington, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Phase 4 Films, Nasser Group, North, Caliber Media Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

What if karate-kid was a boxing-kid ?

Well this is a story told lots of times , the underdog that comes out alright in the end .And it feels a bit like the karate kid goes boxing . And I'm not really a Steve Austin fan .

But strangely enough it works . The story while not original kept me , and that's saying a lot . The box-kid is an interesting character so is Steven Austin as coach . Austin is not a great actor , but he makes up to it with attitude and stature . And in my opinion keeping it real was smart .

Not much else to say , I enjoyed it , but nothing to write home about . While I think it appeals mostly to teens , its not a bad movie for any age , and I for one like the "you can do it if u set your mind to it " message .