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.
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Title: The Challenger (2015)
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4 wins & 1 nomination.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kent Moran | ... | Jaden | |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | ... | Duane | |
| S. Epatha Merkerson | ... | Jada | |
| Justin Hartley | ... | James | |
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Frank Watson | ... | Terrence |
| Stan Carp | ... | Joe | |
| Rob Morgan | ... | Frederick | |
| Michael Rivera | ... | Sanchez | |
| Robert Pike Daniel | ... | Vincent | |
| Ernie Sabella | ... | Frankie | |
| Lindsay Hartley | ... | Stephanie | |
| Steven Hauck | ... | TV Executive | |
| Raushanah Simmons | ... | Laurie | |
| Kelvin Hale | ... | Commentator #1 | |
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Jason Horowitz | ... | Commentator #2 |
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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 title.
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Written by Dennis P. Coronel, Clinton Thomas Victorino Jr. & Salamo Malili
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Country:
USARelease Date:
11 September 2015 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Bronx, New York City, New York, USAEdit
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$12,246, 13 September 2015Gross USA:
$19,003Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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I decided to watch the Challenger right after seeing a great documentary about boxing. I was inspired by the struggle and the inner strength of men who only had their fists to get them out of poverty.
On the other hand, the challenger... is the most uninspirational movie you can ever watch about the beautiful science. It's lame, predictable, and absolute rubbish. The hero looks like a midget but fights for the heavyweight title held by a guy who looks more like a toothpaste ad. Everything starts when the "hero" decides one day to start boxing, having shown no interest before. He trains for what looks like 3 weeks and starts knocking out everyone. Somehow, he gets a title shot out of nowhere....and before you know it, I am asleep and do not care about how it ends. I can guess it. From miles away.
In fact miles away is how far you should stay from this movie. It stinks!