🎬 Film · English

The Fighter (N/A)

Name: The Fighter
Director: David O. Russell
Genre: biographical film, boxing film, drama film
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Bianca Hunter, Ted Arcidi, Frank Renzulli, Paul Campbell, Amy Adams

⏱ 115 min biographical film boxing film drama film

Plot

2010 film directed by David O. Russell

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Why Watch This

David O. Russell delivers a raw, intimate look at the Ward family’s fight for survival inside and outside the ring, anchored by electrifying performances that make the stakes feel personal and relentless.

Best For

Boxing fans, True‑story lovers, Drama enthusiasts, Character‑driven narratives, Oscar‑season viewers

The CinePearl Take

Christian Bale’s physical and emotional metamorphosis into the troubled former champion Dicky Eklund is nothing short of astonishing, while Mark Wahlberg brings a gritty, earnest determination to Micky Ward. Russell’s brisk pacing never lets the momentum slip, allowing the film to balance brutal training sequences with tender family moments. At its core, the movie is a study of redemption, loyalty, and the painful price of ambition.

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Cast & Crew

Director: David O. Russell
Cast: Bianca Hunter, Ted Arcidi, Frank Renzulli, Paul Campbell, Amy Adams, Erica McDermott, José Antonio Rivera, Jack McGee, Jenna Lamia
Writer: Scott Silver

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