The Fighter
“Every dream deserves a fighting chance.”
Synopsis
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Fighter Movie Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-05
Top Cast
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Mark Wahlberg
Micky Ward
Christian Bale
Dicky Eklund
Amy Adams
Charlene Fleming
Melissa Leo
Alice Ward
Mickey O'Keefe
Mickey O'Keefe
Jack McGee
George Ward
Melissa McMeekin
"Little Alice" Eklund
Bianca Hunter
Cathy "Pork" Eklund
Erica McDermott
Cindy "Tar" Eklund
Jill Quigg
Donna Eklund Jaynes
Dendrie Taylor
Gail "Red Dog" Eklund
Kate B. O'Brien
Phyllis "Beaver" Eklund
Jenna Lamia
Sherri Ward
Frank Renzulli
Sal Lanano
Paul Campbell
Gary "Boo Boo" Giuffrida
Caitlin Dwyer
Kasie Ward
Chanty Sok
Karen
Ted Arcidi
Lou Gold
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sarajevo Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 21, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$129.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.17x
+$104.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David O. Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Tamasy, Scott Silver, Eric Johnson
- Original Score
- Michael Brook
- Original Title
- The Fighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $129.2M
- Production Studios
- The Weinstein Company, Relativity Media, Mandeville Films, Closest to the Hole Productions, Protozoa Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David O. Russell
Paul Tamasy, Scott Silver, Eric Johnson, Keith Dorrington
Michael Brook
Hoyte van Hoytema
Pamela Martin
Dorothy Aufiero, Ryan Kavanaugh, Todd Lieberman, Darren Aronofsky, David Hoberman
Department Leadership Roster
David O. Russell
Director
Dorothy Aufiero
Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh
Producer
Todd Lieberman
Producer
Paul Tamasy
Screenplay
David Hoberman
Producer
Hoyte van Hoytema
Director of Photography
Scott Silver
Screenplay
Mark Wahlberg
Producer
Eric Johnson
Screenplay
Paul Tamasy
Producer
Michael Brook
Original Music Composer
Pamela Martin
Editor
Judy Becker
Production Design
Mark Bridges
Costume Design
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fighter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fighter about?
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Who directed The Fighter?
The Fighter was directed by David O. Russell.
Who stars in The Fighter?
The principal cast of The Fighter includes Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Mickey O'Keefe.
When was The Fighter released and how long is it?
The Fighter was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fighter?
The Fighter had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $129.2M at the worldwide box office (5.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Fighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fighter was composed by Michael Brook.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighter?
The Fighter holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).