Champion (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Champion is a 2018 sports drama directed by Yong-Wan Kim, starring Dong-seok Ma, Kwon Yul and Derek Chouinard. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $6.2 million worldwide. It holds 66% on TMDB.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Yong-Wan Kim
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Champion About?
The premise of Champion without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A talented and unassuming athlete, Jones, navigates the pressures of competition and the resentment of those around him. Haunted by a difficult past, secrets begin to emerge, threatening his football dreams and forcing him to confront those who once caused him pain. He must find a way to balance his quest for justice with his ambition to succeed.
Champion Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- arm wrestling
Champion Cast & Characters
Dong-seok Ma leads the cast, with Kwon Yul as Jin-Ki and Derek Chouinard as Club goer. Directed by Yong-Wan Kim; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yong-Wan Kim
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Dong-seok Ma - Kwon Yul as Jin-Ki
- Derek Chouinard as Club goer
- Kim Geon
Also Starring in Champion
· 10 more- Cham-Sarang Choi Dongdaemun real elder sister
- Ha-Yoon Ahn Gym Eldest Daughter
- Hye-Jin Choi Jason Kim's Gang 4
- Seung-Hoon Choi Joon-Yeong (Juvenile)
- Sin-Joo Bong Prison Punch Opponent
- Ye-Rin Ok Joon-Hee (Juvenile)
- Ye-ri Han
- Se-in Kwon
- Lee Dong-jin
- Sung-min Ahn
Champion Reviews & Ratings
Champion holds 66% on TMDB.
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
See on Movie Insider
Champion Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Champion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story begins with Marcus Marakovich, played by Woody Harrelson, deeply entrenched in the exhilarating yet tumultuous realm of college basketball. His relationship with Alex, portrayed by Kaitlin Olson, becomes strained as Marcus’s obsession with the game overshadows their connection. After a night marked by neglect, Alex feels undervalued, leading to her heartbreaking exit from his life.
The following day, Marcus reports to his role as an assistant coach, where he finds his friend Phil waiting for him. Tensions flare between them over a controversial game strategy, and their discussion escalates into a physical confrontation, shocking those around them. Marcus’s aggression sends Phil crashing down, and he quickly faces the consequences of his actions as he is fired from his coaching position.
Full summary
The whole story of Champion, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Champion Box Office
Champion grossed $6.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.2M
- International
- $6.2M
Champion Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Champion.
How Well Do You Know Champion?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Marcus Marakovich's primary obsession in life?
Cars in Champion
25 cars on screen, including the 2012 Kia Ray and the 2014 BMW 428i F33.
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2012 Kia Ray Main role -
2014 BMW 428i F33 Minor role -
2008 Daewoo BS 106 Minor role -
1999 Daewoo Musso Minor role
Champion Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “chaempieon” and “Chaem-pieon”.
- Also known as
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- chaempieon
- Chaem-pieon
- 챔피언2018
- Champion 챔피언
- ファイティン！：2018
- 冠军大叔
- 챔피언
- 冠軍大叔
- 冠军
- 神臂大叔
- Чемпион
- قهرمان
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- Chuyện Chàng Cơ Bắp
- Şampiyon
- ファイティン！
- بطل
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Champion FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Champion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Champion?
Champion runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Champion released?
Champion was released on May 11, 2018.
Who directed Champion?
Champion was directed by Yong-Wan Kim.
Who is in the cast of Champion?
Champion stars Dong-seok Ma, Kwon Yul as Jin-Ki and Derek Chouinard as Club goer, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Champion make at the box office?
Champion grossed $6.2 million worldwide.
How is Champion rated?
Champion has 66% on TMDB, 3.2/5 on Letterboxd and 4.1/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Champion have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Champion has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is Champion in?
The original language of Champion is Tamil.
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