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Critic Adam Smith
rated 10

...two very different but equally powerful performances combine to deliver an exhilarating fight-flick that, like its scrappy central character, is impossible not to root for.

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Cast & Crew

Mark Wahlberg
As Micky Ward
Melissa Leo
As Alice Ward
Jack McGee
As George Ward
Christian Bale
As Dicky Eklund
Amy Adams
As Charlene Fleming
Brian Christensen
As Drunk Guy

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The Fighter tells the inspiring true story of Micky Ward, a struggling boxer from a working-class family in Massachusetts, who overcomes a series of defeats and personal struggles to become a world champion. With the help of his estranged brother Dicky, a former boxer and drug addict, Micky learns to believe in himself and find his own path to greatness. Mark Wahlberg stars as Micky Ward, delivering an unforgettable performance that captures the fighter's spirit and determination. With its gritty realism and powerful storytelling, The Fighter is an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave you cheering for more.

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What movies are similar to The Fighter? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Fighter include The Master, Detachment, 3096 Days, The Help, There Will Be Blood, The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

When was The Fighter released in theaters? Toggle content

The Fighter was released in theaters on December 17, 2010.