The Boxer 1997
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatNineteen-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Danny Flynn
as Maggie Hamill
as Joe Hamill
as Ike Weir
as Harry
as Joe Hamill's Aide
as Matt MaGuire
as Bride
as Groom
as Priest
Director:
Writer:
Jim Sheridan, Terry George
Stars:
Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott, Gerard McSorley, David Hayman, Kenneth Cranham, Lorraine Pilkington, Niall Shanahan, John Wall,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1997 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
114 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Boxer
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JS
TG
Cast
as Danny Flynn
as Maggie Hamill
as Joe Hamill
as Ike Weir
as Harry
as Joe Hamill's Aide
as Matt MaGuire
as Bride
as Groom
as Priest
as Betty
as Patsy
as Liam
as Eddie's Cornerman
as Mr. Walsh
as Mrs. Walsh
as Mr. Orr
as Mrs Orr
as Reggie Bell
as Ned
as Mickey
as Eddie's Trainer
as Billy Patterson
as Akim
as Bootsy
as Mrs Boots
as Peter Mallon
as Agnes
as Timekeeper - London Fight
as Old Man in Gym
as Old Man in Gym
as Old Man in Gym
as Danny's Supporter
as Mr Maguire (uncredited)
as Mrs Maguire (uncredited)
as Policeman at Checkpoint
as Firefighter
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