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The Champ

7.119311h 26mNRMovieDramaFamily

A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

DirectorKing Vidor
WritersFrances Marion·Leonard Praskins
ProducersHarry Rapf·King Vidor

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by King Vidor

WBWallace Beery
Wallace Beery
Andy 'Champ' Purcell
JCJackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper
Dink Purcell
IRIrene Rich
Irene Rich
Linda Carleton
RARoscoe Ates
Roscoe Ates
Sponge
EBEdward Brophy
Edward Brophy
Tim
HHHale Hamilton
Hale Hamilton
Tony Carleton
JS
Jesse Scott
Jonah
MJMarcia Mae Jones
Marcia Mae Jones
Mary Lou Carleton
DGDannie Mac Grant
Dannie Mac Grant
Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)
FHFrank Hagney
Frank Hagney
Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)
DHDell Henderson
Dell Henderson
The Doctor (uncredited)
TMTom McGuire
Tom McGuire
Los Angeles Promoter (uncredited)

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The Champ — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Champ?

The Champ isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Champ on Netflix?

No, The Champ is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Champ on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Champ isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Champ for free?

The Champ isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.