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Cardboard Boxer

Play trailer 2:00 Poster for Cardboard Boxer Released Sep 16, 2016 1h 28m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Homeless and living on Skid Row, a man (Thomas Haden Church) tries to escape from a violent world where two teens pay him to fight others.
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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Delivering a fully committed, moving performance, Thomas Haden Church makes you pay attention to a figure you would otherwise pass by without a second thought. Dec 11, 2016 Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times Gritty authenticity goes up against cloying pathos - with the latter unfortunately emerging victorious - in the skid row drama "Cardboard Boxer." Sep 15, 2016 Full Review Helen T. Verongos New York Times Mr. Lee, straining, ends up delivering a sentimentalism that undermines Mr. Church's performance and this film's promise. Sep 15, 2016 Full Review Kristian M. Lin Fort Worth Weekly You should always be suspicious of homeless dramas that star Oscar-nominated Hollywood actors. Sep 29, 2016 Full Review Zach Hollwedel Under the Radar Disparate elements aren't enough to render Cardboard Boxer two films in one, but one film with a decisive and deep schism within. Rated: 5.5/10 Sep 29, 2016 Full Review Will Ashton We Got This Covered Cardboard Boxer is an underdog fighter that, despite its considerate and often good performances, often finds its punches pulled. It's a shame, too, because it could've been a knockout. Rated: 5/10 Sep 17, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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appelstroop12 This movie keeps it real, showing the tough lives of veterans often ignored. It's not a fast-paced action flick, but if you're into genuine stories and don't mind a slower pace, this one's for you. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Rosana B Triste, o início retrata a vida dos moradores de rua, muito triste, e a gentileza e generosidade de algumas pessoas... Pessoas em situação de miséria, assisti-los procurando comida no lixo, tirando formiga de um frango, apesar de ser um filme, dói o coração... Apesar do ritmo lento, tem uma sensibilidade sem igual, triste e lindo, e dolorido... Esse filme dói demais no coração, que nojo desses jovens Playboy de merda, fúteis, maléficos e sem caráter... Foi muito satisfatório a lição que tiveram. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/22 Full Review Audience Member The ending was awesome. The bum fights part was uncomfortable to watch but everything else was great Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie, great story line, brilliant cast which bought real life to this movie. Very touching Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Really good film, dont understand why tbe critics scored it so lowly. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Thomas Haden Church is a miracle in this film. I cannot believe people gave this a negative review. Hard? Sure. Painful? Absolutely. And yet... what are we if not compassionate enough to listen, to bear witness and, because we have been educated, to act, and make a change? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Homeless and living on Skid Row, a man (Thomas Haden Church) tries to escape from a violent world where two teens pay him to fight others.
Director
Knate Lee
Producer
Robert S. Parks, Michael Roiff, Mike Witherill
Screenwriter
Knate Lee
Distributor
Well Go USA
Production Co
Night & Day Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 16, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 29, 2017
Runtime
1h 28m
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