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The Hammer

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
6.1K
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Adam Carolla in The Hammer (2007)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Sport
A 40-year-old who gave up a promising amateur boxing career 21 years ago is offered a path to the Olympics.A 40-year-old who gave up a promising amateur boxing career 21 years ago is offered a path to the Olympics.A 40-year-old who gave up a promising amateur boxing career 21 years ago is offered a path to the Olympics.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
6.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
  • Writers
    • Kevin Hench(screenplay)
    • Adam Carolla(story)
  • Stars
    • Adam Carolla
    • Oswaldo Castillo
    • Heather Juergensen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
  • Writers
    • Kevin Hench(screenplay)
    • Adam Carolla(story)
  • Stars
    • Adam Carolla
    • Oswaldo Castillo
    • Heather Juergensen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos2

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    Top cast

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    Adam Carolla
    Adam Carolla
    • Jerry Ferroas Jerry Ferro
    Oswaldo Castillo
    • Oswaldo Sanchezas Oswaldo Sanchez
    Heather Juergensen
    Heather Juergensen
    • Lindsay Prattas Lindsay Pratt
    Harold House Moore
    Harold House Moore
    • Robert Brownas Robert Brown
    Christopher Darga
    Christopher Darga
    • Mike LeMatas Mike LeMat
    Jonathan Hernandez
    Jonathan Hernandez
    • Victor Padillaas Victor Padilla
    Paul Lincoln Alayo
    Paul Lincoln Alayo
    • Boxer Opponentas Boxer Opponent
    • (as Paul Alayo)
    Rian Bishop
    Rian Bishop
    • Nationals Traineras Nationals Trainer
    Ascencion Bribiescas
    • Boxing Studentas Boxing Student
    Antonio Caballero
    Derrick Deane
    • Gym Memberas Gym Member
    Lorenzo Eduardo
    Lorenzo Eduardo
    • Posse Member #2as Posse Member #2
    John Enos III
    John Enos III
    • Steveas Steve
    Kevin Ferguson
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Jim FitzGerald
    • Announceras Announcer
    Alison Flierl
    Alison Flierl
    • Boxing fanas Boxing fan
    Julia Galasso
    • Boxing Class Traineeas Boxing Class Trainee
    Keeshan Giles
    Keeshan Giles
    • Posse Member #1as Posse Member #1
    • Director
      • Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
    • Writers
      • Kevin Hench(screenplay)
      • Adam Carolla(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The gym featured in the movie was built by Adam Carolla and Oswaldo Castillo during Adam's years as a carpenter. After completing the gym, Adam instructed the morning boxing class and Oswaldo was hired as the maintenance guy.
    • Goofs
      In order to open the door to Jerry's pick-up, he has Lindsay lift the handle while he kicks the door from the inside. When they return from their date to the tar pits, Lindsay simply opens the door using the outside handle, but does not have to kick or push to open it.
    • Quotes

      Jerry Ferro: Yeah, coach, when is the black man finally gonna get a fair shake in the fight game?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Drillbit Taylor/The Hammer/Sleepwalking/The Grand/Under the Same Moon (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Eye of the Tiger
      Composed and Produced by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan

      Performed by Survivor

    User reviews28

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    Top review
    9/10
    A really great film
    This film had a lot to live up to for me. I read a lot and had heard a lot of good things about it before finally seeing it. Inevitably, when that happens usually the film can't possibly live up to the hype. This one for me really did. I hearkened back to a time in film making when comedies didn't need gross-out scenes or elaborate sight gags to carry the comedy. The comedy just relied on good and funny writing. This film has it in spades.

    First a little jag about the MPPA rating system. If someone could explain to me the, "R" rating, I would appreciate it. It seems to me the only reason - and I'm no conspiracy theorist - for it to carry such a rating is to kill small, independent film such as this one. It has no nudity, no harsh language (no f-bombs or closer), no real violence (there is a little blood in one scene but its surrounded by boxing as a plot point). Really, I want to know, why the, "R" rating. I'm pretty conservative but I would take my 7 year old niece to this film.

    This is a romantic comedy. I would put it among the best in the sports-themed category right alongside, "Tin Cup" and "Bull Durahm". This film, however carries a much lighter touch after all it was made for like, 1/5th the budget and therefore carries much more charm and appeal as a result. I will say that despite the low budget it is far from looking like a low budget film. The directing is tight, the acting is very convincing and the comedy is razor sharp.

    Overall I would say, if you are finished with the tired and formula driven comedies the major studios are pumping out these days and want to get back to a comedy that is very funny but doesn't have to hit you over the head with over the top stereotypes, sight gags and fart jokes, then, "The Hammer" may be the salvation you have been waiting for.
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    FAQ2

    • Is 'The Hammer' based on a book?
    • Straight to DVD?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MySpace
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кувалда
    • Filming locations
      • La Brea Tar Pits - 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bentley Filmgroup
      • Eden Wurmfeld Films
      • Hammer The Movie
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $850,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $443,591
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $97,137
      • Mar 23, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $443,591
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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