The Fighter
2010, English. Directed by David O. Russell.
Every dream deserves a fighting chance.
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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Where to watch The Fighter
The Fighter is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- David O. RussellDirector
- Mark WahlbergMicky Ward
- Christian BaleDicky Eklund
- Amy AdamsCharlene Fleming
- Melissa LeoAlice Ward
- Mickey O'KeefeMickey O'Keefe
- Jack McGeeGeorge Ward
- Melissa McMeekin"Little Alice" Eklund
- Bianca HunterCathy "Pork" Eklund
- Erica McDermottCindy "Tar" Eklund
- Jill QuiggDonna Eklund Jaynes
- Dendrie TaylorGail "Red Dog" Eklund
- Kate B. O'BrienPhyllis "Beaver" Eklund
Details
- Released
- 10 December 2010
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $129M
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The Fighter: quick answers
Is The Fighter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 4,910 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fighter?
The Fighter runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Fighter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fighter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fighter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fighter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fighter on?
The Fighter is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fighter?
If you liked The Fighter, try Out of the Furnace, Southpaw, Raging Bull.
Who directed The Fighter?
The Fighter (2010) was directed by David O. Russell and stars Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams.