The Challenger (2015)

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.

Director:

Kent Moran

Writer:

Kent Moran

Stars:

Kent Moran, Michael Clarke Duncan, S. Epatha Merkerson

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kent Moran	...	Jaden
Michael Clarke Duncan	...	Duane
S. Epatha Merkerson	...	Jada
Justin Hartley	...	James
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
Jason Horowitz	...	Commentator #2

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

boxer | high school dropout | evicted | star died before release | slow motion | 

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Taglines:

Fight for who you are.

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sports violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Clarke Duncan's last film following his death in 2012 aged 54.

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Quotes

Duane: When I get on you, it's not because I don't like you. I want you to be ready for that right there, 'cause that is a machine. That is gonna come after you. When that bell rings, it's gonna be eye to eye - you lookin' at him, him lookin' at you - and then you gonna see everything that I ever taught you.

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Connections

References Rocky (1976)

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Soundtracks

Star Spangled Banner
Written by John Stafford Smith & Francis Scott Key
Performed by Amy Berrian

User Reviews

Worst movie i've seen in years.

absolutely nothing original about this movie. its a knock off of rocky, or like a bunch of other boxing movies, but very poorly made. The build up is rushed, the boxing training is short, he goes from boxing in a local club to fighting for a title after 7 fights, lol, its almost embarrassing to watch. anyone who has watched real boxing, will find this ridiculous. The main character, the boxer, is sort of lame, he show no real hunger to either train or fight. it feels weird. the main fight of the movie, is poorly made, you don't see, not even half a round; you only get some silly glimpse of the rounds

And both take damage way beyond what they would ever be able to handle in reality, which makes it look even more ridiculous.

I urge you not to waste your time or money.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish Hindi

Release Date:

11 September 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Challenger

Filming Locations:

Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,246, 13 September 2015

Gross USA:

$19,003

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$19,003

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wishing Well Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1