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Movie Info

Release Date: December 10, 2010
Runtime: 116 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $129,190,869
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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91%
Tomatometer
79
79/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.4/10
TMDB
4,667 votes
⭐
7.8/10
IMDb
407,075 votes
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The Fighter

2010

"Fight for your dreams, rise from the ashes."

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Drama 116 min 7.8/10

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
3 Nominations
5 Total
Oscars
2 3 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2011 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Melissa Leo Winner
2011 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Christian Bale Winner
2011 Oscars Best Director David O. Russell Nominated
2011 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams Nominated
2011 Oscars Best Picture Mark Wahlberg Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
2011 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Melissa Leo
2011 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Christian Bale
Year Festival Category Winner
2011 Oscars Best Director David O. Russell
2011 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams
2011 Oscars Best Picture Mark Wahlberg

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Connections with other movies

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Where to Watch The Fighter Online

Available in Romania on FilmBox+

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Box Office

Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $129,190,869
Profit $104,190,869
ROI +416.8% (5.2x)

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The Fighter is directed by David O. Russell .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#biography 196 #sports 89 #dysfunctional family 44 #boxer 20 #boxing 19 #family conflict 12 #irish-american 11 #family business 3 #hometown 3 #boxing trainer 3 #crack addict 2 #devoted girlfriend 2 #boxer hero 1 #professional athlete 1 #black sheep 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Fighter

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  • Mark Wahlberg trained extensively for his role as Micky Ward, engaging in rigorous boxing workouts and even sparring with professional fighters to authentically portray the sport.

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  • Christian Bale's transformation into Dicky Eklund required him to lose a significant amount of weight, which he achieved by following a strict diet and exercise regimen.

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  • The film was shot in various locations in Massachusetts, including Lowell, which is significant as it is Micky Ward's hometown and integral to the story's authenticity.

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  • Amy Adams' character, Charlene, was inspired by the real-life relationship between Micky Ward and his girlfriend, highlighting the personal struggles faced outside of the ring.

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  • During the filming, the actors used real boxing matches as inspiration; the intensity of the sport was captured through practical effects and real fight choreography without relying heavily on CGI.

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  • In one scene, a small detail shows a framed photo of Dicky Eklund with Sugar Ray Leonard, alluding to Dicky's past as a professional boxer and the weight of his history.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Micky's fight gear changes color between scenes during a training montage, which may distract viewers from the narrative flow.

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