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The Fighter

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
361K
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POPULARITY
1,778
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Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
361K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,778
6
  • Director
    • David O. Russell
  • Writers
    • Scott Silver(screenplay)
    • Paul Tamasy(screenplay)
    • Eric Johnson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Christian Bale
    • Amy Adams
Top credits
  • Director
    • David O. Russell
  • Writers
    • Scott Silver(screenplay)
    • Paul Tamasy(screenplay)
    • Eric Johnson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Christian Bale
    • Amy Adams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 485User reviews
    • 412Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 74 wins & 123 nominations total

    Videos7

    The Fighter: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:33
    The Fighter: Trailer #1
    "I Am the One Who Is Fighting"
    Clip 0:58
    "I Am the One Who Is Fighting"
    The Fighter - Christian Bale
    Featurette 2:11
    The Fighter - Christian Bale
    The Fighter - Mark Wahlberg
    Featurette 2:45
    The Fighter - Mark Wahlberg
    2012 Nclr Alma Awards: Rafael Amaya, The Fighter
    Interview 0:42
    2012 Nclr Alma Awards: Rafael Amaya, The Fighter
    The Fighter
    Promo 0:32
    The Fighter
    The Fighter
    Promo 0:32
    The Fighter

    Photos200

    Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Melissa Leo in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter (2010)
    Bianca Hunter, Jenna Lamia, Dendrie Taylor, and Melissa McMeekin in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Melissa Leo in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)
    Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter (2010)

    Top cast

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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Micky Wardas Micky Ward
    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Dicky Eklundas Dicky Eklund
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Charlene Flemingas Charlene Fleming
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Alice Wardas Alice Ward
    Mickey O'Keefe
    • Mickey O'Keefeas Mickey O'Keefe
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • George Wardas George Ward
    Melissa McMeekin
    Melissa McMeekin
    • 'Little Alice' Eklundas 'Little Alice' Eklund
    Bianca Hunter
    Bianca Hunter
    • Cathy 'Pork' Eklundas Cathy 'Pork' Eklund
    Erica McDermott
    Erica McDermott
    • Cindy 'Tar' Eklundas Cindy 'Tar' Eklund
    Jill Quigg
    • Donna Eklund Jaynesas Donna Eklund Jaynes
    Dendrie Taylor
    Dendrie Taylor
    • Gail 'Red Dog' Eklundas Gail 'Red Dog' Eklund
    Kate B. O'Brien
    • Phyllis 'Beaver' Eklundas Phyllis 'Beaver' Eklund
    • (as Kate O'Brien)
    Jenna Lamia
    Jenna Lamia
    • Sherri Wardas Sherri Ward
    Frank Renzulli
    Frank Renzulli
    • Sal Lananoas Sal Lanano
    Paul Campbell
    • Gary 'Boo Boo' Giuffridaas Gary 'Boo Boo' Giuffrida
    Caitlin Dwyer
    Caitlin Dwyer
    • Kasie Wardas Kasie Ward
    Chanty Sok
    Chanty Sok
    • Karenas Karen
    Ted Arcidi
    Ted Arcidi
    • Lou Goldas Lou Gold
    • Director
      • David O. Russell
    • Writers
      • Scott Silver(screenplay)
      • Paul Tamasy(screenplay) (story)
      • Eric Johnson(screenplay) (story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mark Wahlberg waived his own salary, and took no upfront fee for this film. Christian Bale was paid only $250,000 for his role.
    • Goofs
      Micky Ward is introduced before a fight as having 20 KOs. He defeats an opponent by KO, and then is introduced for a later fight as having only 20 KOs instead of 21.
    • Quotes

      Dickie Eklund: Are you like me? Huh? Was this good enough to fight Sugar Ray? Never had to win, did I? You gotta do more in there. You gotta win a title. For you, for me, for Lowell. This is your time, all right? You take it. I had my time and I blew it. You don't have to. All right? You fuckin' get out there, and use all the shit that you've been through, all that fuckin' hell, all the shit we've gone through over the fuckin' years, and you put it in that ring right now. This is yours. This is fuckin' yours.

    • Crazy credits
      The real Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund are shown during the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      How You Like Me Now?
      Written by Kelvin Swaby, Dan Taylor, Spencer Page, Chris Ellul and Arlester Christian

      Performed by The Heavy

      Courtesy of Counter Records

    User reviews485

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Everyone involved in this film just made a fan of me
    Such a fully satisfying film is a rarity. A story of family, struggle, and love told with great humor, intelligence and heart. I've already seen it twice and am telling everyone I meet to be sure to catch it. I was blown away by Amy Adams' touching performance in JUNE BUG and by the raw beauty of Melissa Leo's work in FROZEN RIVER, but have been slow to distinguish among the crop of young male stars and directors who deserve to be household names. Christian BALE, MARK WAHLBERG, and David O. RUSSELL are names now branded in my consciousness. This season I've been stunned by the creative forces at work in films including SOCIAL NETWORK and JACK GOES BOATING, but for its overall achievement, this amazing film based on the true story of two boxers from Lowell, Massachusetts earns a championship. It is much more than just a fight film or a biopic though it certainly sweeps us into the drama of the boxing ring and quivers with the diamond gleam of truth. Bale's finely etched creation of Dicky and Wahlberg's extraordinary dual turn as producer and star in the role of Dicky's brother Micky should place both men front and center for Oscar nominations along with Russell who shaped the film with a keen sensitivity. Russel's team of artists including cinematographer, costume and sound design were all spot on in their respective contributions. Tho Leo and her gaggle of daughters struck me at first as verging on caricature, I quickly saw that they perfectly captured the family culture while providing a delicious comic motif.
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    • Nov 29, 2010

    FAQ3

    • Is "The Fighter" based on a book?
    • Did HBO make a documentary about Dicky Eklund?
    • What song is playing at the s end of the film as Micky and Dicky walk the streets?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Võ Sĩ
    • Filming locations
      • Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Closest to the Hole Productions
      • Fighter
      • Mandeville Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $93,617,009
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $300,010
      • Dec 12, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $129,190,869
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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