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The Featherweight

5.120231h 39mMovieDrama

Set in 1964, a camera crew follows Willie Pep, retired featherweight boxing champion. Down and out in Hartford CT, married to a woman half his age and with a drug-addled son and mounting debts, Pep decides to make a return to the ring.

DirectorRobert Kolodny
WriterSteve Loff
ProducersAbhay Deol·James Madio

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Cast · Directed by Robert Kolodny

JMJames Madio
James Madio
Guglielmo Papaleo (Willie Pep)
RWRuby Wolf
Ruby Wolf
Linda Papaleo
KGKeir Gilchrist
Keir Gilchrist
Billy Papaleo Jr.
SLStephen Lang
Stephen Lang
Bill Gore
RLRon Livingston
Ron Livingston
Bob Kaplan
LJLawrence Gilliard Jr.
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Sandy Saddler
SAShari Albert
Shari Albert
Fran Papaleo
IAImma Aiello
Imma Aiello
Mama Papaleo
FHFrank John Hughes
Frank John Hughes
Mike Marino
MSMichael Siberry
Michael Siberry
Bill Lee
JLJeremy Luke
Jeremy Luke
Rocky Marciano
BCBruce Carrington
Bruce Carrington
Goose

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The Featherweight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Featherweight?

The Featherweight is streaming on YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Sky Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Featherweight on Netflix?

No, The Featherweight is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is The Featherweight on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Featherweight isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on YouTube Free instead.

Where can I watch The Featherweight for free?

The Featherweight is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United Kingdom.