The Fighter (2010)

Name: The Fighter
Director: David O. Russell
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010-12-10
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo

Drama

Director: David O. Russell

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo

Runtime116 min

Rating15

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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.

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Fans of gripping, character-driven dramas will appreciate the powerhouse performances of Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010), directed by the acclaimed David O. Russell. This boxing story blends gritty realism with emotional depth, offering a compelling exploration of family dynamics and personal redemption.

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The Fighter is a 2010 American biographical sports drama film directed by David O. Russell, and stars Mark Wahlberg, 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). The film was inspired by the 1995 documentary featuring the Eklund-Ward family titled High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell.