The Champion
2021, Polish. Directed by Maciej Barczewski.
It is 1940. The first transport of prisoners arrives at the newly created concentration camp Auschwitz. One of them is Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, pre-war boxing champion of Warsaw. The camp officers force him to fight in the ring for his and other prisoners’ lives. However, his every win strengthens the hope that Nazis are not invincible. Auschwitz officers notice the growing resistance. The confrontation with the authorities of the camp becomes inevitable.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Maciej BarczewskiDirector
- Piotr GłowackiTadeusz Pietrzykowski "Teddy"
- Jan SzydłowskiJanek
- Grzegorz Małeckirapportführer Gerhard
- Marcin Bosaklagerführer
- Marcin CzarnikBruno
- Marek KasprzykErnst
- Piotr WitkowskiWalter
- Marian Dziędzielrotmistrz
- Rafał ZawieruchaKlimko
- Kamil SzeptyckiKropp
- Marianna PawliszHelcia
- Zbigniew PaterakLekarz
Details
- Released
- 27 August 2021
- Original title
- Mistrz
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Maciej Barczewski
- Box office
- $44K
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The Champion: quick answers
Is The Champion worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 221 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Champion?
The Champion runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Champion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Champion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Champion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Champion is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Champion on?
The Champion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Champion?
If you liked The Champion, try Triumph of the Spirit, Schindler's List, The Grey Zone.
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion (2021) was directed by Maciej Barczewski and stars Piotr Głowacki, Jan Szydłowski, Grzegorz Małecki.