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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
ProducersRod Lurie·Bob Yari

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Rakuten TVRakuten TV
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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 Rakuten TV in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Resurrecting the Champ on Netflix?

No, Resurrecting the Champ is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Rakuten TV.

Is Resurrecting the Champ on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Resurrecting the Champ isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Rakuten TV instead.

Where can I watch Resurrecting the Champ for free?

Resurrecting the Champ is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten TV in United Kingdom.