Knockout (2011): Cast & Plot
Knockout is a 2011 action drama directed by Anne Wheeler, starring Steve Austin as Dan, Janet Kidder and Daniel Magder. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Anne Wheeler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NGN Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Knockout About?
The premise of Knockout without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Matthew, the new kid, longs to join the high‑school boxing team, but the school’s champion bully, Hector, blocks his chance. Tormented daily, he befriends Dan, the janitor who once fought as an amateur. Dan agrees to train Matthew, and together they prepare for the pivotal bout that will test Matthew’s resolve and teach him the real meaning of victory.
Knockout Cast & Characters
Steve Austin leads the cast as Dan, with Janet Kidder as Christine Miller and Daniel Magder as Matthew Miller. Directed by Anne Wheeler; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anne Wheeler
- Steve Austin as Dan
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Janet Kidder as Christine Miller - Daniel Magder as Matthew Miller
- Sean Devine as Jacob Miller
Also Starring in Knockout
· 12 more- Scott Hylands Grandfather Charlie Putman
- Jaren Brandt Bartlett Hector Torres
- Catherine Lough Haggquist Principal Lee (as Catherine Lough Hagquist)
- Bronwen Smith Mrs. Nasher
- Roman Podhora Coach Harward
- Ben Immanuel Mr. Doyle (as Ben Ratner)
- Tess Atkins Teresa Terrel
- Samuel Patrick Chu Nick Wirthlin
- Julian Domingues Joe Fielder
- Adrian Formosa Avery
- Emma Grabinsky Ruby
- Jay Jauncey Ray
Knockout Plot Summary
What happens in Knockout from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dan Barnes, [Steve Austin], is a former pro boxer who retires after growing weary of a life defined by violence. Now working as a school janitor, he keeps a quiet distance from the sport’s ferocious past, until a young dreamer named Matthew Miller crosses his path. Matthew, [Daniel Magder], has a deep love for boxing and a family legacy tied to the sport—his grandfather, Charlie Putman, once a top boxer—whose memory fuels Matthew’s ambition as he faces a city-wide uphill battle to prove himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Knockout, scene by scene
Knockout Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Knockout.
How Well Do You Know Knockout?
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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Who portrays the former pro boxer Dan Barnes in the film?
Knockout Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Nocaute” and “Born to Fight”.
- Also known as
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- Nocaute
- Born to Fight
- Bokszból jeles
- Нокаут
- Knockout - Nato per combattere
- Nakavt
- Né pour se Battre
- נוקאאוט
- スティーヴ・オースティン ノックアウト
- Nacido para luchar
- Nokaut
- 넉 아웃
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- 致胜一击
- Postavi se zase
- หมัดเดียวเปลี่ยนชีวิต
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Knockout FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Knockout, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Knockout?
Knockout runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Knockout released?
Knockout was released on March 5, 2011.
Who directed Knockout?
Knockout was directed by Anne Wheeler.
More films by Anne Wheeler Who is in the cast of Knockout?
Knockout stars Steve Austin as Dan, Janet Kidder as Christine Miller and Daniel Magder as Matthew Miller, among 16 credited actors.
Does Knockout have a post-credit scene?
No. Knockout has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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