The Boxer
Director: Jim Sheridan
"Love is always worth fighting for."
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
Trailer
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
Danny Flynn
Emily Watson
Maggie Hamill
Brian Cox
Joe Hamill
Ken Stott
Ike Weir
Gerard McSorley
Harry
David Hayman
Joe Hamill's Aide
Kenneth Cranham
Matt MaGuire
Lorraine Pilkington
Bride
Niall Shanahan
Groom
John Wall
Priest
Maria McDermottroe
Betty
Eleanor Methven
Patsy
In brief
The Boxer (1997) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 320 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 54min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Boxer?
The Boxer runs 114 minutes (1h 54min).
What rating does The Boxer have?
The Boxer has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 320 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Boxer from?
The Boxer was released in 1997.
