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The Challenger

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.4K
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The Challenger. In Theaters September 11th, 2015.
The Challenger TV Spot 1
Play trailer0:16
2 Videos
9 Photos
  • Drama
  • Sport
Struggling Bronx mechanic Jaden Miller uses boxing to save himself and his mother from being homeless. With a legendary trainer, and a reality show built around him, Miller goes for the titl... Read allStruggling Bronx mechanic Jaden Miller uses boxing to save himself and his mother from being homeless. With a legendary trainer, and a reality show built around him, Miller goes for the title.Struggling Bronx mechanic Jaden Miller uses boxing to save himself and his mother from being homeless. With a legendary trainer, and a reality show built around him, Miller goes for the title.
IMDb RATING
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1.4K
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  • Director
    • Kent Moran
  • Writer
    • Kent Moran
  • Stars
    • Kent Moran
    • Michael Clarke Duncan
    • S. Epatha Merkerson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kent Moran
  • Writer
    • Kent Moran
  • Stars
    • Kent Moran
    • Michael Clarke Duncan
    • S. Epatha Merkerson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos2

    THE CHALLENGER
    Trailer 0:16
    THE CHALLENGER
    The Challenger Trailer
    Trailer 2:28
    The Challenger Trailer

    Photos9

    Still of S. Epatha Merkerson in The Challenger (September 11th, 2015).
    Still of Michael Clarke Duncan and Kent Moran in The Challenger (September 11th, 2015).
    Still of Kent Moran and Michael Clarke Duncan in The Challenger (September 11, 2015).
    Still of Kent Moran in The Challenger (September 11, 2015).
    Still of Kent Moran in The Challenger (September 11, 2015).
    The Challenger (2015)
    Kent Moran in The Challenger (2015)
    Kent Moran in The Challenger (2015)

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    Kent Moran
    Kent Moran
    • Jadenas Jaden
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    • Duaneas Duane
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    • Jadaas Jada
    Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley
    • Jamesas James
    Frank Watson
    • Terrenceas Terrence
    Stan Carp
    Stan Carp
    • Joeas Joe
    Rob Morgan
    Rob Morgan
    • Frederickas Frederick
    Michael Rivera
    Michael Rivera
    • Sanchezas Sanchez
    Robert Pike Daniel
    Robert Pike Daniel
    • Vincentas Vincent
    Ernie Sabella
    Ernie Sabella
    • Frankieas Frankie
    Lindsay Hartley
    Lindsay Hartley
    • Stephanieas Stephanie
    Steven Hauck
    Steven Hauck
    • TV Executiveas TV Executive
    Raushanah Simmons
    Raushanah Simmons
    • Laurieas Laurie
    Kelvin Hale
    Kelvin Hale
    • Commentator #1as Commentator #1
    Jason Horowitz
    • Commentator #2as Commentator #2
    Peter D. Michael
    Peter D. Michael
    • Commentator #3as Commentator #3
    Rodrigo Lopresti
    Rodrigo Lopresti
    • Cameramanas Cameraman
    Bryant Carroll
    Bryant Carroll
    • Soundmanas Soundman
    • Director
      • Kent Moran
    • Writer
      • Kent Moran
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Michael Clarke Duncan's final film role. It was released three years after his death.
    • Quotes

      Jada: Let me tell you something, son. There's a reason why I found you. There's a reason why this fight found you. Now, I know I've tried to fight it, but this is your path, so take it. Mm? Take it.

    • Connections
      References Fight of the Century (1971)
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      Star Spangled Banner
      Written by John Stafford Smith & Francis Scott Key
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    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Don't know much about boxing but...
    I thought it was a pretty good movie. Good acting and entertaining. The only thing I thought was totally unrealistic was the white boy having a black mother. How does that work? He didn't look even one iota black. And all the reviews that claimed it was so unrealistic for someone to win a title so quickly? Well it's just a movie, fiction, so get over it and enjoy the show!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Претендент
    • Filming locations
      • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Wishing Well Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,003
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,246
      • Sep 13, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,003
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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