The Boxer
“Love is always worth fighting for.”
Synopsis
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
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THE BOXER TRAILEROfficial
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Top Cast
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Daniel Day-Lewis
Danny Flynn
Emily Watson
Maggie Hamill
Brian Cox
Joe Hamill
Ken Stott
Ike Weir
Gerard McSorley
Harry
David Hayman
Joe Hamill's Aide
Kenneth Cranham
Matt MaGuire
Lorraine Pilkington
Bride
Niall Shanahan
Groom
John Wall
Priest
Maria McDermottroe
Betty
Eleanor Methven
Patsy
Ciarán Fitzgerald
Liam
Paul Ronan
Eddie's Cornerman
Liam Carney
Mr. Walsh
Veronica Duffy
Mrs. Walsh
Des Braiden
Mr. Orr
Joan Brosnan Walsh
Mrs Orr
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Sheridan, Terry George
- Original Score
- Maurice Seezer, Gavin Friday
- Original Title
- The Boxer
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Hell's Kitchen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Sheridan
Jim Sheridan, Terry George
Maurice Seezer, Gavin Friday
Chris Menges
Clive Barrett, Gerry Hambling
Jim Sheridan, Arthur Lappin
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Sheridan
Director
Clive Barrett
Editor
Brian Morris
Production Design
Gerry Hambling
Editor
Jim Sheridan
Writer
Terry George
Writer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Maurice Seezer
Original Music Composer
Gavin Friday
Original Music Composer
Jim Sheridan
Producer
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Arthur Lappin
Producer
Patrick Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boxer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boxer about?
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
Who directed The Boxer?
The Boxer was directed by Jim Sheridan.
Who stars in The Boxer?
The principal cast of The Boxer includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott, Gerard McSorley.
When was The Boxer released and how long is it?
The Boxer was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did The Boxer make at the box office?
The Boxer grossed $16.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Boxer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boxer was composed by Maurice Seezer, Gavin Friday.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boxer?
The Boxer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).