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The Fighter

  • 2010
  • R
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
377K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,784
86
Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.
Play trailer2:33
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Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.

  • Director
    • David O. Russell
  • Writers
    • Scott Silver
    • Paul Tamasy
    • Eric Johnson
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Christian Bale
    • Amy Adams
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    377K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,784
    86
    • Director
      • David O. Russell
    • Writers
      • Scott Silver
      • Paul Tamasy
      • Eric Johnson
    • Stars
      • Mark Wahlberg
      • Christian Bale
      • Amy Adams
    • 506User reviews
    • 411Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 74 wins & 123 nominations total

    Videos12

    The Fighter: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:33
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    "I Am the One Who Is Fighting"
    Clip 0:58
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    The Fighter: I'm The One Who's Fighting
    Clip 0:59
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    The Fighter: What's The Problem?
    Clip 1:20
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    The Fighter: You Can't Be Me
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    The Fighter - Christian Bale
    Featurette 2:11
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    The Fighter - Mark Wahlberg
    Featurette 2:45
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    The Fighter: Mark Wahlberg Featurette
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    The Fighter: Christian Bale Featurette
    Featurette 2:11
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    2012 Nclr Alma Awards: Rafael Amaya, The Fighter
    Interview 0:42
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    The Fighter
    Promo 0:32
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    Photos201

    Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Melissa Leo in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter (2010)
    Bianca Hunter, Jenna Lamia, Dendrie Taylor, and Melissa McMeekin in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Melissa Leo in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter (2010)

    Top cast

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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Micky Ward
    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Dicky Eklund
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Charlene Fleming
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Alice Ward
    Mickey O'Keefe
    • Mickey O'Keefe
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • George Ward
    Melissa McMeekin
    Melissa McMeekin
    • 'Little Alice' Eklund
    Bianca Hunter
    Bianca Hunter
    • Cathy 'Pork' Eklund
    Erica McDermott
    Erica McDermott
    • Cindy 'Tar' Eklund
    Jill Quigg
    • Donna Eklund Jaynes
    Dendrie Taylor
    Dendrie Taylor
    • Gail 'Red Dog' Eklund
    Kate B. O'Brien
    • Phyllis 'Beaver' Eklund
    • (as Kate O'Brien)
    Jenna Lamia
    Jenna Lamia
    • Sherri Ward
    Frank Renzulli
    Frank Renzulli
    • Sal Lanano
    Paul Campbell
    • Gary 'Boo Boo' Giuffrida
    Caitlin Dwyer
    Caitlin Dwyer
    • Kasie Ward
    Chanty Sok
    Chanty Sok
    • Karen
    Ted Arcidi
    Ted Arcidi
    • Lou Gold
    • Director
      • David O. Russell
    • Writers
      • Scott Silver
      • Paul Tamasy
      • Eric Johnson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mark Wahlberg waived his own salary, and took no upfront fee for this film. Christian Bale was paid only $250,000 for his role.
    • Goofs
      Micky Ward is introduced before a fight as having 20 KOs. He defeats an opponent by KO, and then is introduced for a later fight as having only 20 KOs instead of 21.
    • Quotes

      Dickie Eklund: Are you like me? Huh? Was this good enough to fight Sugar Ray? Never had to win, did I? You gotta do more in there. You gotta win a title. For you, for me, for Lowell. This is your time, all right? You take it. I had my time and I blew it. You don't have to. All right? You fuckin' get out there, and use all the shit that you've been through, all that fuckin' hell, all the shit we've gone through over the fuckin' years, and you put it in that ring right now. This is yours. This is fuckin' yours.

    • Crazy credits
      The real Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund are shown during the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      How You Like Me Now?
      Written by Kelvin Swaby, Dan Taylor, Spencer Page, Chris Ellul and Arlester Christian

      Performed by The Heavy

      Courtesy of Counter Records

    User reviews506

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Supporting Roles stole the limelight
    This a great American family drama movie. Shows the ups and downs of a big crazy family with 2 boxers in the family. The big ''legend'' Bale and his young brother Wahlberg. This story is about how the younger brother who looks up to his crack addicted older ''legend' brother for guidance and advice, has to turn away from him and his toxic family to succeed in his boxing career.

    It shows the struggles of a young fighter as he attempts to turn his life around after always living in the shadows of his brother. How he faces dilemma's when confronted with his family and newfound love interest (amy adams) about what is good for his career.

    Walhberg does a good job with his role but the supporting cast take the cake. Bale, Melissa Leo and Adams all acted incredibly and are worthy of the awards. This just shows how well acted this whole film is.
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    • CarpeDiem12
    • Mar 15, 2018

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    FAQ3

    • Is "The Fighter" based on a book?
    • Did HBO make a documentary about Dicky Eklund?
    • What song is playing at the s end of the film as Micky and Dicky walk the streets?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Võ Sĩ
    • Filming locations
      • Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Closest to the Hole Productions
      • Fighter
      • Mandeville Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $93,617,009
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $300,010
      • Dec 12, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $129,190,869
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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