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The Fighter

7.420101h 56m15MovieDrama

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

DirectorDavid O. Russell
WritersScott Silver·Paul Tamasy
ProducersDarren Aronofsky·Dorothy Aufiero

Where to watch

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Cast · Directed by David O. Russell

MWMark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Micky Ward
CBChristian Bale
Christian Bale
Dicky Eklund
AAAmy Adams
Amy Adams
Charlene Fleming
MLMelissa Leo
Melissa Leo
Alice Ward
MOMickey O'Keefe
Mickey O'Keefe
Mickey O'Keefe
JMJack McGee
Jack McGee
George Ward
MMMelissa McMeekin
Melissa McMeekin
"Little Alice" Eklund
BHBianca Hunter
Bianca Hunter
Cathy "Pork" Eklund
EMErica McDermott
Erica McDermott
Cindy "Tar" Eklund
JQJill Quigg
Jill Quigg
Donna Eklund Jaynes
DTDendrie Taylor
Dendrie Taylor
Gail "Red Dog" Eklund
KOKate B. O'Brien
Kate B. O'Brien
Phyllis "Beaver" Eklund

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The Fighter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Fighter?

The Fighter is streaming on Sundance Now, Artiflix and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Fighter on Netflix?

No, The Fighter is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and Artiflix.

Is The Fighter on Amazon Prime Video?

The Fighter isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Fighter for free?

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

Is The Fighter based on a true story?

Yes — The Fighter is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).