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6.0 / 10(784 votes)IMDbPG-1320091h 45m$32.5M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Fighting

“Some dreams are worth the fight.”

Synopsis

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.

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Shawn Fights Evan in an Epic Fight on the RooftopOfficial

Type: Clip • Published 2026-05-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 24, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 27, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$32.5M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dito Montiel
Screenplay & Story
Robert Munic, Dito Montiel
Original Score
David Wittman, Jonathan Elias
Original Title
Fighting
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Worldwide Gross
$32.5M
Production Studios
Rogue Pictures, Relativity Media, Misher Films, Scion Films, Focus Features

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dito Montiel

Screenplay & Story

Robert Munic, Dito Montiel

Original Score & Music

David Wittman, Jonathan Elias

Director of Photography

Stefan Czapsky

Film Editing

Saar Klein, Jake Pushinsky

Producers

Kevin Misher

Department Leadership Roster

Dito Montiel

Dito Montiel

Director

Robert Munic

Robert Munic

Screenplay

Dito Montiel

Dito Montiel

Screenplay

Kevin Misher

Kevin Misher

Producer

Kurt Swanson

Costume Design

Bart Mueller

Costume Design

Thérèse DePrez

Production Design

Saar Klein

Saar Klein

Editor

Jake Pushinsky

Editor

Stefan Czapsky

Stefan Czapsky

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fighting about?

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.

Who directed Fighting?

Fighting was directed by Dito Montiel.

Who stars in Fighting?

The principal cast of Fighting includes Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Zulay Henao, Roger Guenveur Smith, Brian J. White.

When was Fighting released and how long is it?

Fighting was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

How much did Fighting make at the box office?

Fighting grossed $32.5M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Fighting?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fighting was composed by David Wittman, Jonathan Elias.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fighting?

Fighting holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).