The Brawler

A scrappy, downbeat rise-and-fall portrait that coasts on grit and regret more than glory.

Directed by

Ken Kushner

Genres

Crime, Drama, History

Starring

Zach McGowan, Amy Smart, Taryn Manning

Tagline

The man who inspired the legend.

Overview

The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, addiction, family, redemption

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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