Day of the Fight
1951, English. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Stanley Kubrick’s debut documentary, following Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier on April 17, 1950—the day of his bout with Bobby James. The film traces Cartier’s quiet morning rituals, training, and anxious hours before the match, culminating in his swift victory that night in Newark. Opening with a brief history of boxing, Kubrick’s tightly crafted short captures the discipline, isolation, and tension behind a fighter’s daily routine.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Stanley KubrickDirector
- Vincent CartierSelf, Walter's twin brother and manager
- Walter CartierSelf
- Nat FleischerSelf, boxing historian
- Bobby JamesSelf, Walter's opponent
- Judy SingerSelf, female fan in crowd (uncredited)
- Stanley KubrickSelf (man at ringside with camera) (uncredited)
- Alexander SingerSelf
- Douglas EdwardsNarrator
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3.9K
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Day of the Fight: quick answers
Is Day of the Fight worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 179 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Day of the Fight?
Day of the Fight runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
Does Day of the Fight have a post-credits scene?
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Day of the Fight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Day of the Fight on?
Day of the Fight isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1951. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Day of the Fight?
If you liked Day of the Fight, try Being James Bond, Conor McGregor: Notorious, Amazing Grace.
Who directed Day of the Fight?
Day of the Fight (1951) was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Vincent Cartier, Walter Cartier, Nat Fleischer.