Warrior (2011)
Two estranged brothers, forged by a gritty past, collide in the ring for a melancholy fight for redemption.
The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
How intense is Warrior?
Warrior has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Warrior feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Warrior
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Warrior for you?
Is Warrior scary?
No. Warrior is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Warrior gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Warrior sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Warrior OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Warrior?
Warrior runs 2h 20m.
Where can I stream Warrior?
Warrior is streaming on Kanopy.
Does Warrior have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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