MMA - A Fathers Fight
MMA - Meu Melhor Amigo
Synopsis
When Max, a former MMA world champion about to retire, discovers he has an 8-year-old autistic son, his life is turned upside down. Now, as he trains for one last opportunity to regain his world champion title, Max must deal with his new family and his father, from whom he has long been estranged.
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Marcos Mion
Max
Antônio Fagundes
Fred Fontana
Andréia Horta
Laís
Guilherme Tavares
Bruno
Hoji Fortuna
Michel
Laura Luz
Naomi
Augusto Madeira
Fabiano
Vanessa Giácomo
Mariana
Lúcio Mauro Filho
Locutor Jorge Leite
Welder Rodrigues
Locutor Everaldo
Mario Yamasaki
Árbitro
Ricardo Ripa
Apresentador
Marjorie Gerardi
Sandra
Raimundo Moura
Seu Nelson
Thiago Voltolini
Flip
Reeh Augusto
Railson
Rodrigo Viegas
Garoto 1
Matheus Ramos
Garoto 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival do Rio
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Alvarenga Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Paulo Cursino
- Original Score
- Apollo Nove
- Original Title
- MMA - Meu Melhor Amigo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Formata Produções e Conteúdo, Globo Filmes, Star Original Productions, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Alvarenga Jr.
Paulo Cursino, Marcos Mion
Apollo Nove
André Faccioli
Joana Collier
Daniela Busoli, Leonardo Lessa Lopes, Simone Coelho
Department Leadership Roster
José Alvarenga Jr.
Director
Paulo Cursino
Screenplay
Joana Collier
Editor
Daniela Busoli
Producer
Leonardo Lessa Lopes
Producer
André Faccioli
Director of Photography
Will Leong
Stunt Coordinator
Apollo Nove
Original Music Composer
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What is MMA - A Fathers Fight about?
When Max, a former MMA world champion about to retire, discovers he has an 8-year-old autistic son, his life is turned upside down. Now, as he trains for one last opportunity to regain his world champion title, Max must deal with his new family and his father, from whom he has long been estranged.
Who directed MMA - A Fathers Fight?
MMA - A Fathers Fight was directed by José Alvarenga Jr..
Who stars in MMA - A Fathers Fight?
The principal cast of MMA - A Fathers Fight includes Marcos Mion, Antônio Fagundes, Andréia Horta, Guilherme Tavares, Hoji Fortuna.
When was MMA - A Fathers Fight released and how long is it?
MMA - A Fathers Fight was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for MMA - A Fathers Fight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for MMA - A Fathers Fight was composed by Apollo Nove.