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Resurrecting the Champ

6.320071h 52mPG-13MovieDrama

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his…

DirectorRod Lurie
WritersMichael Bortman·Allison Burnett
ProducersMarc Frydman·Rod Lurie

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Cast · Directed by Rod Lurie

SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Champ
JHJosh Hartnett
Josh Hartnett
Erik Kenman Jr.
AAAlan Alda
Alan Alda
Ralph Metz
THTeri Hatcher
Teri Hatcher
Andrea Flak
KMKathryn Morris
Kathryn Morris
Joyce Kernan
DGDakota Goyo
Dakota Goyo
Teddy Kernan
RNRachel Nichols
Rachel Nichols
Polly
NSNick Sandow
Nick Sandow
Marciano
KSKristen Shaw
Kristen Shaw
Kristen Shaw
DPDavid Paymer
David Paymer
Whitley
HLHarry Lennix
Harry Lennix
Bob Satterfield Jr.
PCPeter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Ike Epstein

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Resurrecting the Champ — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Resurrecting the Champ?

Resurrecting the Champ is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Howdy and The CW in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Resurrecting the Champ on Netflix?

No, Resurrecting the Champ is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy.

Is Resurrecting the Champ on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Resurrecting the Champ is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Resurrecting the Champ for free?

Resurrecting the Champ is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Hoopla in United States.