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Dec 17, 2010 · The Fighter: Directed by David O. Russell. With Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo. Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.
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The Fighter is a 2010 American biographical sports drama film directed by David O. Russell, and stars Mark Wahlberg (who also produced), Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo. The film centers on the lives of professional boxer Micky Ward (Wahlberg) and his older half-brother and former boxer Dicky Eklund (Bale).
- $25 million
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Summaries. Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness. The Fighter is a drama about boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title.
Despite their explosive relationship, their bond hopes to reunite their fractured family and bring pride to their hard-luck town. 3,240 IMDb 7.8 1 h 55 min 2010. X-Ray R. Drama · Action · Emotional · Gritty. Free trial of Paramount+, rent, or buy. Watch with Paramount+. Start your 7-day free trial.
Led by a trio of captivating performances from Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Amy Adams, The Fighter is a solidly entertaining, albeit predictable, entry in the boxing drama genre.
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