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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Awards
- 4 wins & 1 nomination

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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).

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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)

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

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Review

Featured review

6/10

Slightly better than the reviews suggest

A lot of shade was thrown on this film that's a bit over the top IMO. I'm not exactly sure who the target audience is for this film. Definitely not boxing aficionados who have already shared their lamentations. It's too gritty and violent for the Up! Family Network. The two main fighters are super good looking but neither of them were stalkers or were being stalked or lived a secret life or kidnapped anyone so Lifetime Movies is out. Here! would be interested if the two boxers were secret boyfriends but they weren't.

If you're all about the Bronx, love S. Empathy Merkerson from Law and Order, and miss Michael Clarke Duncan then give this film a chance. As of today it can be viewed on Prime for free if you are a member. I personally wouldn't pay to see this but your money is your business. 6 stars from me.

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