Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- gritty
- propulsive
- romantic
- action movie night
- sports movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a conventional but intermittently engaging street-fighting drama, with capable performances unable to overcome its formulaic writing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Shawn begins by selling counterfeit goods on New York streets and enters fighting to gain financial stability.
Harvey Boarden discovers Shawn and guides him through the bare-knuckle fighting circuit.
Shawn's worth and reputation are repeatedly tested through street fights and rivalry.
The film connects illegal street fighting, managers, gambling, and rapid financial gain in New York City.
Films like Fighting, and why
Never Back Down
street-fighting drama, working-class ambition, and a young protagonist seeking legitimacy through combat
Warrior
mixed martial arts competition, personal redemption, and emotionally charged athletic rivalry
Gladiator
urban boxing underworld, mentorship, and a determined outsider pursuing financial security
Movie Details
- Director
- Dito Montiel
- Release Date
- 2009-04-24
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (783)
Cast
- Channing Tatum
- Terrence Howard
- Zulay Henao
- Roger Guenveur Smith
- Brian J. White
- Angelic Zambrana
- Michael Rivera
- Flaco Navaja
- Peter Anthony Tambakis
- Luis Guzmán
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fighting about?
- A struggling New York street hustler enters a dangerous bare-knuckle circuit, hoping combat can buy him dignity, security, and a better life for someone he cares about.
- What is Fighting like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fighting as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fighting violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Fighting as moderate.
- What did critics think of Fighting?
- Critics generally found the film a conventional but intermittently engaging street-fighting drama, with capable performances unable to overcome its formulaic writing.
- Which films are like Fighting?
- Films with a similar feel include Never Back Down, Warrior, and Gladiator.
- How long is Fighting?
- Fighting runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fighting?
- In United States, Fighting is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
