The Hammer (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Hammer is a 2008 sports comedy directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld, starring Adam Carolla, Heather Juergensen and Oswaldo Castillo. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $443,591 worldwide. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hammer About?
The premise of The Hammer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jerry Ferro finds his life lacking as he approaches his fortieth birthday, realizing a string of dreams have gone unfulfilled. Once a promising amateur boxer, he's now a construction worker in a stagnant relationship, struggling with a sense of purpose. An encounter with a former boxing acquaintance reignites his competitive spirit, leading him to unexpectedly return to the ring with the ambitious goal of achieving Olympic glory.
The Hammer Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- character name as title
- surname as title
- one word title
- deaf
- wrestling
- sign language
- lacrosse
- montage
- petition
- death of grandfather
- hospital
- college
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- pulmonary embolism
- garage
- interpreter
- purdue university
- waterfall
- drive thru
- prom
- training
- grandfather grandson relationship
- mixed martial arts
- underdog
- based on true story
The Hammer Cast
Adam Carolla leads the cast, with Heather Juergensen and Oswaldo Castillo. Directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld.
- Director Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
More from Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
More films directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld, best-rated first: Kissing Jessica Stein and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.
The Hammer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hammer 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Hammer Plot Summary
What happens in The Hammer 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
Jerry Ferro is turning 40 years old and leading a mediocre life. He works part-time in construction as a carpenter and part-time as a boxing instructor at a fitness center near Los Angeles. He drives a beat-up pickup truck and loses both the construction job and the woman in his life.
An amateur Golden Gloves boxer long ago, he is asked one day if he would be willing to spar with an up-and-coming fighter named Malice Blake. He takes a beating, but surprisingly lands a one-punch knockout. Due to his strong left hand, Jerry’s boxing nickname is “The Hammer”, a running joke that suggests the name fits his carpentry more than his punching power.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hammer, scene by scene
The Hammer Box Office
The Hammer grossed $443,591 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$443.6K
- US & Canada
- $443.6K
How Well Do You Know The Hammer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Jerry Ferro's boxing nickname?
Cars in The Hammer
11 cars on screen, including the 1977 Ford F-Series and the 1986 Dodge Ram Wagon.
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1986 Dodge Ram Wagon Important role -
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Camaro Background role
The Hammer Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “A Kalapács” and “Mlátička”.
- Also known as
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- A Kalapács
- Mlátička
- 더 해머
- Młot
- 重锤
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The Hammer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Hammer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hammer?
The Hammer runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Hammer released?
The Hammer was released on March 21, 2008.
Who directed The Hammer?
The Hammer was directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld.
More films by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld Who is in the cast of The Hammer?
The Hammer stars Adam Carolla, Heather Juergensen and Oswaldo Castillo.
How much did The Hammer make at the box office?
The Hammer grossed $443,591 worldwide.
How is The Hammer rated?
The Hammer has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Hammer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hammer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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