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Warrior

  • 20112011
  • 12A12A
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
461K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
561
67
Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy in Warrior (2011)
The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament -- a path that puts the fighter on a collision corner with his older brother.
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The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision ... Read allThe youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
461K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
561
67
  • Director
    • Gavin O'Connor
  • Writers
    • Gavin O'Connor(screenplay)
    • Anthony Tambakis(screenplay)
    • Cliff Dorfman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hardy
    • Nick Nolte
    • Joel Edgerton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gavin O'Connor
  • Writers
    • Gavin O'Connor(screenplay)
    • Anthony Tambakis(screenplay)
    • Cliff Dorfman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hardy
    • Nick Nolte
    • Joel Edgerton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 780User reviews
    • 334Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #168
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Nick Nolte in Warrior (2011)
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    Top cast

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    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Tommy Conlonas Tommy Conlon
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Paddy Conlonas Paddy Conlon
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Brendan Conlonas Brendan Conlon
    Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison
    • Tess Conlonas Tess Conlon
    Frank Grillo
    Frank Grillo
    • Frank Campanaas Frank Campana
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Principal Zitoas Principal Zito
    Maximiliano Hernández
    Maximiliano Hernández
    • Colt Boydas Colt Boyd
    • (as Maximiliano Hernandez)
    Bryan Callen
    Bryan Callen
    • Bryan Callenas Bryan Callen
    Sam Sheridan
    Sam Sheridan
    • Sam Sheridanas Sam Sheridan
    Fernando Chien
    Fernando Chien
    • Fenroyas Fenroy
    • (as Fernando Funan Chien)
    Jake McLaughlin
    Jake McLaughlin
    • Mark Bradfordas Mark Bradford
    Vanessa Martinez
    Vanessa Martinez
    • Pilar Fernandezas Pilar Fernandez
    Denzel Whitaker
    Denzel Whitaker
    • Stephonas Stephon
    Carlos Miranda
    Carlos Miranda
    • Titoas Tito
    Nick Lehane
    Nick Lehane
    • Nashas Nash
    Laura Chinn
    Laura Chinn
    • KCas KC
    • (as Laura Kenley)
    Capri Thomas
    • Emily Conlonas Emily Conlon
    Lexi Cowan
    Lexi Cowan
    • Rosie Conlonas Rosie Conlon
    • Director
      • Gavin O'Connor
    • Writers
      • Gavin O'Connor(screenplay) (story)
      • Anthony Tambakis(screenplay)
      • Cliff Dorfman(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Two brothers face the fight of a lifetime - and the wreckage of their broken family - within the brutal, high-stakes world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting in Lionsgate's action/drama, WARRIOR. A former Marine, haunted by a tragic past, Tommy Riordan returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh and enlists his father, a recovered alcoholic and his former coach, to train him for an MMA tournament awarding the biggest purse in the history of the sport. As Tommy blazes a violent path towards the title prize, his brother, Brendan, a former MMA fighter unable to make ends meet as a public school teacher, returns to the amateur ring to provide for his family. Even though years have passed, recriminations and past betrayals keep Brendan bitterly estranged from both Tommy and his father. But when Brendan's unlikely rise as an underdog sets him on a collision course with Tommy, the two brothers must finally confront the forces that tore them apart, all the while waging the most intense, winner-takes-all battle of their lives. —MConnell
    tournamentfather son relationshipmartial arts tournamentmixed martial artsbrother brother relationship205 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Fight for Country
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • 12A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Joel Edgerton tore his MCL in the cage during production, halting fight scenes for six weeks. Tom Hardy suffered a broken toe, broken ribs, and a broken finger.
    • Goofs
      Right before the final round in the finale, when Brendan gets up for the round, the camera follows him and the boom mic is seen right behind his head for a few frames (time marker 2:07:34).
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Brendan Conlon: Tommy, what are you doing?

      Tom Conlon: Shut Up! Come on

      Brendan Conlon: Come on? What are you that crazy?

      Referee Josh Rosenthal: Lets Go To War!

      Brendan Conlon: What are you doing? It's over Tommy! Tommy You don't have to do this! Don't make me do this Tommy! I don't want to do this!

      Tom Conlon: Whats the matter?

      Brendan Conlon: [pinning him] I'm sorry Tommy! I'm sorry... Tap out Tom! It's OK! It's OK! I Love You! I Love You Tommy!

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood's Top Ten: Alive and Kicking (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Start a War
      Written by Matt Berninger (as Matthew Berninger) and Aaron Dessner

      Performed by The National

      Courtesy of 4AD Records

    User reviews780

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    More than just a fighting film
    Quite a compelling and interesting story unfolded with the main topic of mma fighting in "Warrior". Lead by a great cast and great acting from its leads, this film is quite a step above simply a fighting film. There is more depth than expected as it has a great buildup to its characters- and they seem like real people rather than just one dimensional caricatures.

    What makes Warrior work is not only the acting but the drama is quite compelling, touching and emotional given. Very good writing. The backstory for both leads of Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy are quite good and as the film goes, we see things unfolding for the best. Nick Nolte is also really well in his role.

    Warrior can be enjoyed by more than just fight fans as the story goes deeper them simply fighting. Although the film is quite long in runtime, the pacing gives the film enough where it moves very smoothly. Nothing feels quite out of order or seems to drag.

    The ending was somewhat disappointing but it's understandable. Perhaps they could have went in another direction but other than that, Warrior is one of the better "fighting" "sports" films in recent memory.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Vidio (Indonesia)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Jangchi
    • Filming locations
      • Meadows Racetrack & Casino - 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Mimran Schur Pictures
      • Solaris
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,657,115
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,242,107
      • Sep 11, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,308,615
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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