Warrior

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Warrior

PG-13

Released Sep 9, 2011

2h 19m

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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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Jedi D

Sincerely, if this movie had been released 20 years earlier, it would've been nominated across the board. Brilliant performances by Hardy and Edgerton, but the supporting cast lead by Nolte, Morrison, and Grillo is just as great. Nolte's portrayal of Paddy Conlin will have you emotional in every scene. The script is rich with story and substance, the directing is stellar, and the score is powerful. Easily one of the top 3 fight movies of all time; along side Rocky and Raging Bull.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Santi C

Beautiful movie, amazing mma scenes, one of my favorite ones to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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John B

First half of the movie is really good, with some great acting - especially from Nick Nolte who is awesome - and you're not really sure what direction the story takes. Unfortunately in the second half - the BIIIIIG fighting tournament - of the movie, the story goes the usual/obvious Hollywood way and turns into a too long MMA version of the Rocky sequels of the 1980/90s. So you more or less know what will happen and how the movie will end, which makes the second half quite boring.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Audience Member

Hits all the right feels while showcasing amazing performances by Hardy, Edgerton and Nolte turning this film into one of my favorites of the past 2 decades. A must see even if you aren't a MMA fan.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Kat A

Probably my favorite movie of all time. Sibling rivalry subverted and yet at its most basic, a depth of emotion that still seizes my heart on the 10th rewatch, a confrontation of when/if we deserve redemption and forgiveness, and the depths we'll go to make amends to those we love. There is no perfect movie, but this one is pretty close.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Memphis A

Absolute must watch for all mma fans like myself

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Gavin O'Connor

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Brendan

Tom Hardy

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Nick Nolte

Paddy

Jennifer Morrison

Tess

Frank Grillo

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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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