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Warrior (2011)

“Family is worth fighting for.”

7.8/10 · 5,160 votes 2h 20m pg-13 ActionDrama

#10 of 249 films from 2011 #111 of 2168 in action

Directed by Gavin O'Connor · Written by Gavin O'Connor, Anthony Tambakis, Cliff Dorfman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Joel Edgertonas Brendan Conlon
Tom Hardyas Tommy Conlon
Nick Nolteas Paddy Conlon
Jennifer Morrisonas Tess Conlon
Frank Grilloas Frank Campana
Kevin Dunnas Principal Zito
Maximiliano Hernándezas Colt Boyd
Bryan Callenas Bryan Callen
Sam Sheridanas Sam Sheridan
Fernando Chienas Fenroy
Jake McLaughlinas Mark Bradford
Vanessa Martinezas Pilar Fernandez
Denzel Whitakeras Stephon
Carlos Mirandaas Tito

Facts

Release dateSeptember 9, 2011
Runtime140 min (2h 20m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$23,300,000 (0.9× budget)
IMDbtt1291584

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Questions

How long is Warrior?
Warrior runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Is Warrior worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 5,160 votes, which places it #10 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 96%) and #111 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Warrior?
Warrior was directed by Gavin O'Connor. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Accountant² (2025), The Accountant (2016), Miracle (2004).
Who stars in Warrior?
Joel Edgerton as Brendan Conlon; Tom Hardy as Tommy Conlon; Nick Nolte as Paddy Conlon; Jennifer Morrison as Tess Conlon; Frank Grillo as Frank Campana; Kevin Dunn as Principal Zito.
What is Warrior rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Warrior?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23025.

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