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Critic Hannah Strong
rated 10

It’s smart and sexy and engaging, from the whip-smart dialogue and Jonathan Anderson’s playful costuming down to the note-perfect supporting actors Darnell Appling (who is also Zendaya’s long-time assistant) and Joan Mcshane.

Read full review at Little White Lies
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Critic Siddhant Adlakha
rated 9

Enhanced by layered physical performances from Mike Faist, Zendaya, and Josh O'Connor, the result is one of the sexiest and most electric dramas of 2024.

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Critic Brianna Zigler
rated 8

...isn’t really a film for tennis fans—it’s a film for fans of guys being a little gay for each other, and also fans of the kind of explosive yearning that’s even hotter than the sex scenes we all like to complain don’t exist anymore.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Cast & Crew

Luca Guadagnino
Director
Josh O'Connor
As Patrick Zweig
Zendaya
As Tashi Donaldson
Sam Arnold
As Tennis Professional (uncredited)
Nada Despotovich
As Tashi's Mother
Naheem Garcia
As Tashi's Father
Mike Faist
As Art Donaldson
Hailey Gates
As Helen (Patrick's Date)

Frequently asked questions

What is Challengers about? Toggle content

In "Challengers," a fierce tennis coach named Tashi Duncan finds herself at the center of a dramatic showdown, both on and off the court. Navigating the complexities of her marriage to a once-great champion who is now struggling, she makes an audacious decision to enter him into a tournament where he faces his former best friend—who also happens to be her ex-lover. As secrets unfold and relationships are tested, Tashi grapples with questions of loyalty, ambition, and what it truly means to win. With passion igniting rivalries and old flames flickering back to life, the stakes rise higher than ever in this gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption amid the world of professional tennis. Will victory come at an unimaginable cost?

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You can stream Challengers on: Amazon Prime Apple TV Amazon Store Rakuten TV Sky Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Challengers include In from the Side, Perfect Addiction, Young Woman and the Sea, The Pugilist, The Map That Leads to You, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

When was Challengers released in theaters? Toggle content

Challengers was released in theaters on April 26, 2024.