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The Brawler
The Brawler

The Brawler

January 18, 2019
1h 35m
Crime
Drama
History
Romance
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
43/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.

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Details

Director
Ken Kushner
Cast
Zach McGowan, Amy Smart, Taryn Manning, Burt Young, Jerrod Paige, Jason James Richter, Tony Darrow, Nick Loeb, William Lee Scott, Robert Clohessy
Release Date
January 18, 2019
Production
Circle 4 Entertainment, Aloe Entertainment, JARS Productions, Mass Hysteria Entertainment, Massive Film Project, Safier Entertainment

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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