The Hammer

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The Hammer

PG-13

Released Oct 27, 2011

1h 48m

Biography

Drama

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Deaf wrestler Matt Hamill (Russell Harvard) overcomes numerous obstacles on the way to becoming a three-time NCAA champion and MMA fighter.

Mark Olsen

Los Angeles Times

"The Hammer" never quite brings the pain, in the parlance of pro wrestling, leaving the film feeling heartfelt but flat.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 26, 2011

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Cleaving to the sports-as-salvation playbook with more fastidiousness than creativity, "The Hammer" offers a sincere but wearyingly formulaic portrait of triumph over adversity.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 26, 2011

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Doug Knoop

Seattle Times

Overall this is a gentle and fascinating alternative to your typical noisy big-screen blockbuster.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 26, 2011

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Josías G

http://cineptimoarte.blogspot.mx/

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/03/16

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Audience Member

One of the most underrated sports movies ever. Loved it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

Wonderful true story of perseverance and how to overcome obstacles thrown in the way of life and how to stay strong in the face of adversity.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

I am currently taking a sign language class and was told by my teacher to watch one of three movies that are about the deaf community. This happened to be one of them. I was recommended this movie by most of my classmates. I was a little skeptical at first when I heard that this movie is "based on a true story" I tend to avoid those kinds of movies like the plague, but The Hammer was worth the watch. It made me laugh, smile and cry. And I was very impressed with the direction and storytelling in terms of showing you what it's like to be deaf, growing up with a guardian who doesn't make the effort to understand or even help. All in all a very great and inspiring movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/23

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Audience Member

just saw this movie it is a good movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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loved it. great inspiring story. plus good wrestling movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Oren Kaplan

Director

Russell Harvard

Matt Hamill

Raymond J. Barry

Stanley

Shoshannah Stern

Kristi

Michael Anthony Spady

Jay

Courtney Halverson

Michelle

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Synopsis

Deaf wrestler Matt Hamill (Russell Harvard) overcomes numerous obstacles on the way to becoming a three-time NCAA champion and MMA fighter.

Director: Oren Kaplan
Screenwriter: Joseph McKelheer, Eben Kostbar
Distributor: D&E Entertainment
Production Co: Film Harvest
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Material)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 27, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 48m