The Fighter (2010)
A boxer's gritty climb to a world title is shepherded by his half-brother, who battles his own demons.
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
How intense is The Fighter?
The Fighter has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated R.
What The Fighter feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestheartwarmingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Fighter
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Fighter for you?
Is The Fighter scary?
No. The Fighter is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Fighter gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Fighter sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Fighter OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Fighter?
The Fighter runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream The Fighter?
The Fighter is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does The Fighter have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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