Warrior

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Warrior

PG-13

Released Sep 9, 2011

2h 19m

Action

Drama

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An estranged family finds redemption in the unlikeliest of places: the MMA ring. Tommy (Tom Hardy), an ex-Marine with a tragic past, returns home and enlists his father (Nick Nolte), a recovering alcoholic and former wrestling coach, to train him for "Sparta," the biggest MMA tournament ever held. But when Tommy's underdog brother, Brendan (Joel Edgerton), fights his way into the tournament, the two brothers must finally confront each other and the forces that pulled them apart.

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Critics Consensus

Warrior relies on many of the clichés that critics of the genre love to mock -- and it transcends them with gripping action, powerful acting, and heart.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The characters are honest and true, the fight sequences are brutal and raw, while the central themes being delivered in the denouement pack a major emotional wallop.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 27, 2012

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Its three leads certainly deserve consideration for their artfulness in being able to infuse it with intimations of quality.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 26, 2011

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

Grainy, hand-held cinematography can't lend authenticity to the forced emotion.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 25, 2011

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

These stars deliver the goods in abundance, even if audiences must suffer through some obligatory training montages to get it.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 8, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The MMA action is bone-jarring and brutal and you can feel each punch and kick. But at it’s core this is a brilliant and heartfelt character study brought to life by some strong acting and a rock solid script.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The journey the characters take to get there sucks you in and melts the inherent predictability away.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 8, 2022

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Alexis D

Tom Hardy & Joel Edgerton han hecho un trabajo espectacular en su actuación, sientes la desesperación de los protagonistas sus combates, realmente es un final tan sentimental que me saco lagrimas.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Stephen H

I mean this is one of the greatest drama films of all-time. The acting is tremendous, the story is wild, but it works. Don’t be surprised if this movie makes you cry. Finally a damn good MMA film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Tweekie1978 W

Hidden gem that I missed upon initial release and only watched over a recommendation from a friend. So glad I did. Lots of heart with acting of the highest level from a great cast. Nolte steals the show acting wise. 2 completely different characters as the leads but both with their own reasons to like and cheer on. Moving at times and fighting scenes very realistic. Really enjoyed this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Larry L

If normal people instead of high flutes chose the movies for Academy Awards this would have won one hands down.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Les K

If you’re into artsy fartsy you probably will not get this film. If you have played a sport, have a brother, or lived in the real world you’re gonna love this! Fantastic acting by all 4 stars, great story line, and unbelievable cinematography, this is as compelling a story as the original Rocky. I’ve watched it twice, a few years apart, and I was simultaneously on the edge of my seat and crying both times. I highly recommend this to all you “salt of the earth” types. You won’t be disappointed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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João 1

good movie, bad ending, plot armor for brendan, it seems that brendan is a god of some sorts where he takes punches and punches, and looks like he doesn't feel them, the rest of the story i liked really much the charecter development really sucks you in, both brothers backstories are really emotional and you can relate with their feelings and determinations.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Gavin O'Connor

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Joel Edgerton

Brendan

Tom Hardy

Tommy

Nick Nolte

Paddy

Jennifer Morrison

Tess

Frank Grillo

Frank Campana

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Synopsis

An estranged family finds redemption in the unlikeliest of places: the MMA ring. Tommy (Tom Hardy), an ex-Marine with a tragic past, returns home and enlists his father (Nick Nolte), a recovering alcoholic and former wrestling coach, to train him for "Sparta," the biggest MMA tournament ever held. But when Tommy's underdog brother, Brendan (Joel Edgerton), fights his way into the tournament, the two brothers must finally confront each other and the forces that pulled them apart.

Director: Gavin O'Connor
Producer: Gavin O'Connor, Greg O'Connor
Screenwriter: Gavin O'Connor, Anthony Tambakis, Cliff Dorfman
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Lionsgate, Mimran Schur Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Int. Mixed Martial Arts Fight|Thematic Material)
Genre: Action, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.7M
Runtime: 2h 19m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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