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Warrior

Warrior

Drama · Action · 2011

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

Movie details

Warrior

“Family is worth fighting for.”

2011 Drama · Action 2h 20m

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TMDB

7.8 / 10

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The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Gavin O'Connor

Written by

Gavin O'Connor · Anthony Tambakis · Cliff Dorfman

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

Brendan Conlon

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

Tommy Conlon

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Paddy Conlon

Jennifer Morrison

Jennifer Morrison

Tess Conlon

Frank Grillo

Frank Grillo

Frank Campana

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Principal Zito

Maximiliano Hernández

Maximiliano Hernández

Colt Boyd

Court is in session

Put Warrior on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.