The Fighter (2010) Netflix UK

The Fighter

Massachusetts, 80s. Dicky Eklund (Christian Bale), a conflicting boxer but with talent, tries to redeem hearing his younger brother. In his good times he had been the pride of his hometown for once lying to the world champion Sugar Ray Leonard; But then the difficult times came in which he sank into a dangerous mixture of drugs and crime. Meanwhile, his brother Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) has become a promise of boxing, and the reins of his career are taken by his mother (Melissa Leo). However, despite its powerful left hook, it always ends up defeated. After a fight that should never be celebrated, Micky decides to follow the advice of his girlfriend Charlene (Amy Adams) and get away from his family.

Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams

Director: David O. Russell

Runtime: 116 min

Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 7.8 /10

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