The Martial Artist
“Fight from within.”
Synopsis
When MMA rising star Ibby 'The Prince' Bakran shines in a local fight, the world’s largest promotion company offers him a deal he can’t refuse. Now aligned with the sport’s top developing athletes, Ibby has a clear path to becoming great.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE MARTIAL ARTIST Official Trailer | Shaz Khan, Sanam Saeed, Faran Tahir, Babar Peerzada, Thesa L
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-19
Top Cast
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Shaz Khan
Ibby 'The Prince' Baktan
Babar Peerzada
Ali
Faran Tahir
Dada
Sanam Saeed
Pash
Thesa Loving
Mother / Khadija
Gregory Sporleder
Frank Fischer
Nyk Schmalz
Nico
Phillipe Prosper
Joseph Faulk
Joey P
Herb Dean
Coach
Liz Fenning
Daisy
Ashton Solecki
Rachel
Don Scribner
Homeless Man
Sameer Khan
Arjun
Dane Larsen
Patrick
Raghuram Shetty
Dawoud
Dario Torres
Dario
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shaz Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Shaz Khan, Michael Ross Albert
- Original Score
- Daniele Truocchio, Kudrat Kamiljanov
- Original Title
- The Martial Artist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Odysseus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shaz Khan
Shaz Khan, Michael Ross Albert
Daniele Truocchio, Kudrat Kamiljanov
Shaz Khan, Faran Tahir, Will Lurie, Shiraz Khan
Department Leadership Roster
Shaz Khan
Director
Shaz Khan
Writer
Michael Ross Albert
Writer
Shaz Khan
Producer
Faran Tahir
Producer
Will Lurie
Producer
Shiraz Khan
Producer
Daniele Truocchio
Original Music Composer
Kudrat Kamiljanov
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Martial Artist
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What is The Martial Artist about?
When MMA rising star Ibby 'The Prince' Bakran shines in a local fight, the world’s largest promotion company offers him a deal he can’t refuse. Now aligned with the sport’s top developing athletes, Ibby has a clear path to becoming great.
Who directed The Martial Artist?
The Martial Artist was directed by Shaz Khan.
Who stars in The Martial Artist?
The principal cast of The Martial Artist includes Shaz Khan, Babar Peerzada, Faran Tahir, Sanam Saeed, Thesa Loving.
When was The Martial Artist released and how long is it?
The Martial Artist was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Martial Artist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Martial Artist was composed by Daniele Truocchio, Kudrat Kamiljanov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Martial Artist?
The Martial Artist holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).