Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Action comedy

Chick Fight (2020): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Chick Fight (2020) movie poster

Chick Fight is a 2020 action comedy directed by Paul Leyden, starring Julie Michaels as Mary, Fortune Feimster and Alec Baldwin. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $70,248 worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
worldwide gross
$70.2K
Echo Score
40
Loading streaming availability…
Chick Fight (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Paul Leyden
Genres
Action , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chick Fight About?

The premise of Chick Fight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Anna Wyncomb finds an unexpected outlet for her frustrations by entering the underground world of all-female fight clubs. As she trains and competes, she discovers a surprising link to the organization's origins, forcing her to confront hidden truths about her own past and the people around her. This journey of self-discovery and physical challenge leads her to question everything she thought she knew.

Chick Fight Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • big ass
  • fight
  • overalls
  • fight club
  • female mma fighter
  • women's mixed martial arts
  • female protagonist
  • female fighter
  • old mentor
  • fight trainer
  • female rivals
  • woman versus woman
+12 more
  • fight training
  • female best friends
  • blonde
  • down on her luck
  • women's fight club
  • slow motion fight scene
  • camera focus on female butt
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • spandex
  • slow motion scene
  • woman fights a woman
  • reference to pubic hair
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Chick Fight Cast & Characters

Julie Michaels leads the cast as Mary, with Fortune Feimster as Bear and Alec Baldwin as Murphy. Directed by Paul Leyden; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Chick Fight

· 6 more
From the director

More from Paul Leyden

More films directed by Paul Leyden, best-rated first: Come Back to Me and R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned.

Full filmography
Ratings

Chick Fight Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Chick Fight 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 40/100, strongest in sensory experience (50) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

40 /100

Chick Fight Echo Score Breakdown

Chick Fight struggles to deliver a cohesive experience, with uneven strengths across its technical and narrative elements. While the production offers competent choreography and a clear visual style, its basic plot and reliance on stereotypes undermine overall engagement. Character interactions show occasional chemistry, yet emotional depth remains shallow and predictable. The film’s modest humor and crude language provide sporadic amusement but fail to compensate for a forgettable storyline. Overall, the movie leaves a modest impression marred by repetitive themes and limited replay value.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of art and craft, Chick Fight presents polished choreography and serviceable cinematography that capture the action clearly. The editing maintains continuity in fight sequences, though it does little to elevate tension. Production design and visual cohesion are consistent but lack distinctiveness, resulting in a broadly competent yet unremarkable aesthetic. Overall, the technical execution feels professional but rarely ventures beyond conventional framing or dynamic choices.

  • Character & Emotion 40

    When it comes to character and emotion, the film offers moments of genuine chemistry among the main cast that convey camaraderie. However, many characters rely on familiar archetypes and lack deeper motivation or growth. Acting performances vary from engaging to uninspired, leaving emotional resonance inconsistent. In the end, the character work feels serviceable but seldom fosters a strong connection or memorable depth.

  • Story & Flow 35

    Regarding story and flow, the narrative follows a predictable formula that mirrors earlier boxing and fight-club tales without significant innovation. Pacing starts slowly and struggles to gain momentum, and plot developments often rely on clichés. While a few comedic lines provide brief entertainment, the overall coherence and originality remain limited. As a result, the storyline feels derivative and rarely invites sustained engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 50

    In terms of sensory experience, Chick Fight employs a straightforward sound design that highlights the impact of fight scenes and underscores comedic moments. The soundtrack’s bawdy brawling cues support the film’s tone, though they offer little variation. Visually, the style is clean and consistent, balancing bright color palettes with subdued interiors. Overall, the sensory elements are adequate for the genre but stop short of leaving a lasting impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    When evaluating rewatch factor, the film’s forgettable premise and reliance on worn tropes reduce its long-term appeal. Moments of enjoyable humor and slick fight choreography may attract a single viewing, but limited narrative depth diminishes incentives to revisit. Character stereotypes and predictable outcomes further erode replay value. Ultimately, the movie’s modest highs are outweighed by its repetitive structure, making repeat viewings unlikely for most audiences.

Plot

Chick Fight Plot Summary

What happens in Chick Fight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Anna Wyncomb is a barista in a coffee shop, grappling with the aftermath of her mother Mary’s passing nine months prior. Her father, Ed, has been dating Chuck in the meantime, which adds to her complicated feelings. One fateful evening, Anna and her best friend Charleen, a spirited police officer, inadvertently set the coffee shop ablaze after indulging in a joint. Haunted by guilt and now financially strained, Charleen introduces Anna to an underground all-female fight club, where she meets Bear, the club’s manager and referee.

Full summary

The whole story of Chick Fight, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Chick Fight Box Office

Chick Fight grossed $70,248 worldwide.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$70.2K

International
$70.2K
Videos

Chick Fight Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 teasers.

CHICK FIGHT Official Trailer – Opening November 13, 2020
  • Teaser Chick Fight | Available On Digital & On Demand November 13, 2020
  • Teaser Chick Fight | Now Available On Digital & On Demand
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Chick Fight?

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

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

What tragic event happened nine months before the start of the movie?

Details

Chick Fight Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “치크 파이트” and “Pelea de chicas”.

Also known as
  • 치크 파이트
  • Pelea de chicas
  • ガールズ・ファイト・クラブ どん底から這い上がれ
  • Luta de Garotas
  • Kadın Dövüşü
  • В ринге только девушки
  • Clube da Luta Para Mulheres
  • 칙 파이트
  • 女子格斗
  • 女子格鬥
  • Дівчачий махач
  • Férovka
+7 more
  • Combattantes
  • מועדון קרב בנות
  • Babski krąg
  • Γυναικοκαυγάς
  • ガールズ・ファイト・クラブ~どん底から這い上がれ~
  • چىلىشۋاز قىزلار
  • Lupta puicuțelor

Seen Chick Fight?

FAQ

Chick Fight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chick Fight, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chick Fight?

Chick Fight runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Chick Fight released?

Chick Fight was released on November 13, 2020.

Who directed Chick Fight?

Chick Fight was directed by Paul Leyden.

More films by Paul Leyden

Who is in the cast of Chick Fight?

Chick Fight stars Julie Michaels as Mary, Fortune Feimster as Bear and Alec Baldwin as Murphy, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Chick Fight make at the box office?

Chick Fight grossed $70,248 worldwide.

How is Chick Fight rated?

Chick Fight has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Chick Fight have a post-credit scene?

No. Chick Fight has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app