The Champ
1979, English. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
The more you love... the harder you fight.
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 7 July 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Marion, Walter Newman
- Box office
- $30M
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What The Champ is based on
The Champ is based on The Champ, a 1931 film.
Film · 1931
The Champ
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The Champ: quick answers
Is The Champ worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 218 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Champ?
The Champ runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Champ have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Champ on?
The Champ isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Champ?
If you liked The Champ, try Fat City, Rocky, Joe and Max.
Who directed The Champ?
The Champ (1979) was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder.
What is The Champ based on?
The Champ is based on The Champ, a 1931 film.