The Boxer
1997, English. Directed by Jim Sheridan.
Love is always worth fighting for.
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 325 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Boxer
The Boxer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1997
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Sheridan, Terry George
- Box office
- $17M
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The Boxer: quick answers
Is The Boxer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 325 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boxer?
The Boxer runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Boxer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boxer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boxer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boxer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Boxer on?
The Boxer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Boxer?
If you liked The Boxer, try The Playboys, Hunger, In the Name of the Father.
Who directed The Boxer?
The Boxer (1997) was directed by Jim Sheridan and stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox.