The Fighter (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Fighter is a 2010 sports drama directed by David O. Russell, starring Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Melissa Leo. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $129.2 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress in a Supporting Role, and 9 awards in all. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- David O. Russell
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fighter About?
The premise of The Fighter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated young police officer, Prabhakaran, embarks on a perilous journey through the vibrant city of Kolkata. Fueled by his love for his family, he investigates the mysterious disappearance of his sister, navigating a complex web of secrets and danger to uncover the truth and bring her home.
The Fighter Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- catfight
- based on true story
- boxing
- boxer
- domineering mother
- scantily clad female
- panties
- black bra and panties
- black bra
- police brutality
- fellatio
- oral sex in a car
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- crack cocaine
- prostitute
- see through bra
- 1990s
- black panties
- girl wears panties
- man wears underwear
- car
- u.s. car
- dodge dynasty
- ford tempo
- year 1993
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- underdog sport
- boxing sport
- bra and panties
- sugar ray leonard character
- micky ward character
- escape
- bare chested man
- ford the car
- hairy chested man
- title boxing match
- actor plays himself
- dodge the car
- documentary filmmaking as subject
- docudrama drama
- hbo
- the new york times
- mtv
- dog
- fight
- boxing match
- lowell massachusetts
- unreliability
- boxing trainer
- bartender
- anger
The Fighter Cast
Christian Bale leads the cast, with Mark Wahlberg and Melissa Leo. Directed by David O. Russell.
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Director David O. Russell
More from David O. Russell
More films directed by David O. Russell, best-rated first: American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook, Three Kings and Flirting with Disaster.
The Fighter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Fighter 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Fighter Plot Summary
What happens in The Fighter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a welterweight boxer from Lowell, Massachusetts, Dickie Eklund is hailed as a hometown hero, bringing pride to his working-class background. Living in his brother’s shadow, Micky Ward is the dedicated sibling who supports Dickie’s ambition to grab a championship title first. However, after a devastating loss to Sugar Ray Leonard, Dickie’s life spirals into chaos marked by crack addiction, violence, and imprisonment, leaving their family shattered. Despite this, Micky embodies the spirit of a real-life Rocky, determined to carve out his own path and uplift his family from despair through his impressive rise in the boxing world.
Full summary
The whole story of The Fighter, scene by scene
The Fighter Box Office & Budget
The Fighter grossed $129.2 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 5.2 times what it cost. $93.6 million came from the US and Canada and $35.6 million (28%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$129.2M
5.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $93.6M
- International
- $35.6M
- Budget
- $25M
The Fighter Awards & Nominations
The Fighter won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress in a Supporting Role, and 9 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2011, with 3 wins from 6 nominations.
9 wins29 nominations8 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2011 3 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Acting Ensemble
- Won Best Supporting Actor – Christian Bale
- Won Best Supporting Actress – Melissa Leo
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Picture
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Oscars 2011 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Christian Bale
- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Melissa Leo
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Amy Adams
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Directing – David O. Russell
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Golden Globes 2011 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Christian Bale
- Won Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Melissa Leo
- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Mark Wahlberg
- Nominated Best Director – David O. Russell
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2011 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Melissa Leo
- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Christian Bale
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Amy Adams
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BAFTA 2011 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Christian Bale
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Amy Adams
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
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Artios Awards 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Drama
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DGA Awards 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – David O. Russell
- Oscars 2010 1 nomination
- Nominated Film Editing
The Fighter Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Fighter.
How Well Do You Know The Fighter?
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
Who plays the role of Micky Ward?
Cars in The Fighter
27 cars on screen, including the 1988 Dodge Dynasty and the 1994 Ford Tempo.
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1994 Ford Tempo Important role -
1985 Chevrolet C-20 Minor role -
1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
The Fighter Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “燃烧斗魂” and “燃燒鬥魂”.
- Also known as
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- 燃烧斗魂
- 燃燒鬥魂
- 파이터
- Boxer
- O Vencedor 2010
- Taistelija
- The Fighter - A harcos
- Võ Sĩ
- Боец
- The Fighter - Último Round
- Dövüşçü
- 2 แกร่ง หัวใจเกินร้อย
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- 斗士
- A harcos
- Боецът
- Luptătorul
- פייטר
- ザ・ファイター
- O Vencedor
- Боєць
- Kovotojas
- 擊情手足
- Boksač
- El peleador
- Le coup de grâce
- Huyền Thoại Quyền Anh, მებრძოლი
- Borec
- Võitleja
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The Fighter FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Fighter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fighter?
The Fighter runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Fighter released?
The Fighter was released on December 10, 2010.
Who directed The Fighter?
The Fighter was directed by David O. Russell.
More films by David O. Russell Who is in the cast of The Fighter?
The Fighter stars Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Melissa Leo.
How much did The Fighter make at the box office?
The Fighter grossed $129.2 million worldwide ($93.6 million domestic, $35.6 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is The Fighter rated?
The Fighter has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 79 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did The Fighter win?
The Fighter won 9 awards from 29 nominations, including Best Acting Ensemble at the Critics' Choice 2011.
Does The Fighter have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fighter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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