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The Challenger

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.4K
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The Challenger. In Theaters September 11th, 2015.
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Struggling Bronx mechanic Jaden Miller uses boxing to save himself and his mother from being homeless. With a legendary trainer, and a reality show built around him, Miller goes for the titl... Read allStruggling Bronx mechanic Jaden Miller uses boxing to save himself and his mother from being homeless. With a legendary trainer, and a reality show built around him, Miller goes for the title.Struggling Bronx mechanic Jaden Miller uses boxing to save himself and his mother from being homeless. With a legendary trainer, and a reality show built around him, Miller goes for the title.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.4K
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  • Director
    • Kent Moran
  • Writer
    • Kent Moran
  • Stars
    • Kent Moran
    • Michael Clarke Duncan
    • S. Epatha Merkerson
  • Director
    • Kent Moran
  • Writer
    • Kent Moran
  • Stars
    • Kent Moran
    • Michael Clarke Duncan
    • S. Epatha Merkerson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos2

    THE CHALLENGER
    Trailer 0:16
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    The Challenger Trailer
    Trailer 2:28
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    Photos9

    Still of S. Epatha Merkerson in The Challenger (September 11th, 2015).
    Still of Michael Clarke Duncan and Kent Moran in The Challenger (September 11th, 2015).
    Still of Kent Moran and Michael Clarke Duncan in The Challenger (September 11, 2015).
    Still of Kent Moran in The Challenger (September 11, 2015).
    Still of Kent Moran in The Challenger (September 11, 2015).
    The Challenger (2015)
    Kent Moran in The Challenger (2015)
    Kent Moran in The Challenger (2015)

    Top cast

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    Kent Moran
    Kent Moran
    • Jaden
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    • Duane
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    • Jada
    Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley
    • James
    Frank Watson
    • Terrence
    Stan Carp
    Stan Carp
    • Joe
    Rob Morgan
    Rob Morgan
    • Frederick
    Michael Rivera
    Michael Rivera
    • Sanchez
    Robert Pike Daniel
    Robert Pike Daniel
    • Vincent
    Ernie Sabella
    Ernie Sabella
    • Frankie
    Lindsay Hartley
    Lindsay Hartley
    • Stephanie
    Steven Hauck
    Steven Hauck
    • TV Executive
    Raushanah Simmons
    Raushanah Simmons
    • Laurie
    Kelvin Hale
    Kelvin Hale
    • Commentator #1
    Jason Horowitz
    • Commentator #2
    Peter D. Michael
    Peter D. Michael
    • Commentator #3
    Rodrigo Lopresti
    Rodrigo Lopresti
    • Cameraman
    Bryant Carroll
    Bryant Carroll
    • Soundman
    • Director
      • Kent Moran
    • Writer
      • Kent Moran
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Michael Clarke Duncan's final film role. It was released three years after his death.
    • Quotes

      Jada: Let me tell you something, son. There's a reason why I found you. There's a reason why this fight found you. Now, I know I've tried to fight it, but this is your path, so take it. Mm? Take it.

    • Connections
      References Fight of the Century (1971)
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    User reviews28

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    2/10
    Really?
    White pretty boy plays a poor mechanic from the hood who decides to become a pro boxer to support his sick black mother. While it's not badly made for a small film, the absurd casting ruins every scene, and discovering that the writer/director is the leading actor reveals how you've been cheated of your time. The entire plot is ludicrous anyway, a thin and inferior imitation of real boxing movies; the acting is weak and lazy even from the real actors desperate enough to have taken the job; and the fight scenes are boring. It's unfortunate that Kent Moran can't be put on trial to provide some explanation for what he had done and beg for forgiveness.
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    • timlin-4
    • Feb 2, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Претендент
    • Filming locations
      • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Wishing Well Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,003
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,246
      • Sep 13, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,003
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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