
Once I Was a Champion
2011, English. Directed by Gerard Roxburgh.
The Real Story of Evan Tanner
Writer, philosopher, alcoholic, and MMA fighter Evan Tanner died mysteriously in the desert of Clapp Springs, California. He was searching for treasure but not the material kind. This feature length biopic focuses on fifty people whose lives he forever changed as they try to figure out who he really was and the reason behind his untimely death.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 18 June 2011
- Budget
- $100K
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Once I Was a Champion runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Once I Was a Champion is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Once I Was a Champion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 June 2011. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once I Was a Champion?
If you liked Once I Was a Champion, try Come See Me in the Good Light, A Toxic Love Story, Beyond the Mat.
Who directed Once I Was a Champion?
Once I Was a Champion (2011) was directed by Gerard Roxburgh and stars Randy Couture, Rick Franklin, Forrest Griffin.