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Born a Champion

2021 · 111 min

A scrappy, heartfelt underdog sports drama that mixes bruising fight scenes with a warm comeback story.

Directed by
Alex Ranarivelo
Genres
Action, Drama
Starring
Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid, Katrina Bowden
Tagline
Once in a lifetime, opportunity knocks twice.
Overview
After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?

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  • Amazon Prime Video
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Alex Ranarivelo
Genres
Action, Drama
Starring
Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid, Katrina Bowden
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • revenge
  • survival
  • ambition
  • justice
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour3
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Genres
action, drama
Directed by
Alex Ranarivelo
Written by
Sean Patrick Flanery, Alex Ranarivelo
Starring
Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid, Katrina Bowden, Maurice Compte, Costas Mandylor, Currie Graham, Reno Wilson, Ali Afshar
Music
Austin Wintory
Cinematography
Reuben Steinberg
Runtime
111 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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