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Champion

2018, Korean. Directed by Kim Yong-wan.

There's nothing he can't knock down.

A former arm-wrestling champion raised in the U.S. returns to South Korea for a tournament that could return him to glory, but he finds his life complicated by the appearance of the biological family he never knew.

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Runtime
1h 48m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Korean
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
1 May 2018
Original title
챔피언
Country
Hong Kong, South Korea
Written by
Kim Yong-wan
Box office
$9M
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Is Champion worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Champion?

Champion runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).

Does Champion have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Champion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Champion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Champion yet.

Which OTT platform is Champion on?

Champion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)

What movies are like Champion?

If you liked Champion, try My Annoying Brother, I, Tonya, Keys to the Heart.

Who directed Champion?

Champion (2018) was directed by Kim Yong-wan and stars Don Lee, Kwon Yul, Han Ye-ri.

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