Fighting (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Fighting is a 2009 action drama directed by Dito Montiel, starring Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard and Luis Guzmán. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $32.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Dito Montiel
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Rogue Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fighting About?
The premise of Fighting without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ruofei, an orphan, is displaced through time and finds himself in a strange and unfamiliar world. To survive, he’s compelled to fight and overcome unexpected obstacles. He must adapt to his new surroundings and discover his place in this vastly different reality, forging his own way forward.
Fighting Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- counterfeiting
- reference to billy joel
- reference to merlin
- reference to king arthur
- reference to wicked the stage musical
- reference to legally blonde
- reference to broadway
- reference to ihop
- dog
- transvestite
- sleeper hold
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- reference to jackie chan
- reference to bruce lee
- reference to young frankenstein the musical
- reference to jersey boys the stage play
- reference to chicago the musical
- hood
- street hustler
- street vendor
- homelessness
- mma
- fixed fight
- bet
- training montage
- puerto rican woman
- manager
- young
- world
- alabama
- wrestling
- single mother
- new york city
- fighting movie
- locker room
- loyalty
- towel
- father figure
- boxing
- bed
- illegal fistfight
- brawl
- showdown
- prize fighter
- bare knuckle boxing
- kickboxer
- kickboxing
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- kung fu
Where to Watch Fighting
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Fighting Cast
Channing Tatum leads the cast, with Terrence Howard and Luis Guzmán. Directed by Dito Montiel.
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Director Dito Montiel
Fighting Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fighting 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Fighting Plot Summary
What happens in Fighting from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Present-day New York City serves as the backdrop for Shawn MacArthur, a street hawker portrayed by Channing Tatum. While attempting to sell counterfeit items near the iconic Radio City Music Hall, a group of young thugs, working for the notorious ticket scalper Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard), tries to force him to move. Although Shawn valiantly fights them off, he ultimately loses both his cash and his products.
Full summary
The whole story of Fighting, scene by scene
Fighting Box Office
Fighting grossed $32.5 million worldwide. $23.1 million came from the US and Canada and $9.4 million (29%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$32.5M
- US & Canada
- $23.1M
- International
- $9.4M
Fighting Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fighting.
How Well Do You Know Fighting?
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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What does Shawn MacArthur sell before getting involved in fighting?
Cars in Fighting
12 cars on screen, including the 1996 Plymouth Voyager and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1996 Plymouth Voyager Important role -
2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role -
2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 Minor role -
1975 Pontiac Catalina Safari Minor role
Fighting Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Fighting, puños de asfalto” and “Бой без правил”.
- Also known as
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- Fighting, puños de asfalto
- Бой без правил
- Combats de rue
- Dövüş
- Bunyó
- Lutador - A Leia das Ruas
- Život je boj
- לחימה
- Бій без правил
- Veia de Lutador
- Με μια γροθιά
- Уличен бой
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- Hai! Ne Batem!
- Dūru cīņas
- 컴 아웃 파이팅
- 地下拳击场
- โคตรนักสู้ดีกรีระห่ำ
- Gatvės vaikis
- 格鬥小子
- Peleador Callejero
- Câu Lạc Bộ Đánh Đấm
- 比利·艾略特 音乐剧
- القتال
- アルティメット・ファイター
- फाइटिंग
- Punys d’asfalt
Seen Fighting?
Movies Like Fighting
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Fighting Fish, Fighting Fist and Fight Valley.
Fighting FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fighting, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fighting?
Fighting runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Fighting released?
Fighting was released on April 24, 2009.
Who directed Fighting?
Fighting was directed by Dito Montiel.
More films by Dito Montiel Who is in the cast of Fighting?
Fighting stars Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard and Luis Guzmán.
Where can I watch Fighting?
In the US, Fighting is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Fighting make at the box office?
Fighting grossed $32.5 million worldwide ($23.1 million domestic, $9.4 million international).
How is Fighting rated?
Fighting has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Fighting have a post-credit scene?
No. Fighting has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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