Champion 2018
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SplatA former arm-wrestling champion raised in the U.S. returns to South Korea for a tournament that could return him to glory, but he finds his life complicated by the appearance of the biological family he never knew.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mark
as Jin-ki
as Soo-jin
as Joon-hyung
as Joon-hee
as Mark's Mother
as Fight Announcer
as Announcer
as Punch
as Club Goer
Director:
Writer:
Kim Yong-wan
Stars:
Don Lee, Kwon Yul, Han Ye-ri, Choi Seung-hoon, Ok Ye-rin, Son Sook, John D. Michaels, Carson Allen, Lee Kyu-ho, Derek Chouinard,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
2018 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
None
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
Champion
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
KYW
Cast
as Mark
as Jin-ki
as Soo-jin
as Joon-hyung
as Joon-hee
as Mark's Mother
as Fight Announcer
as Announcer
as Punch
as Club Goer
as Exhibition Hall Reporter
as Prison Punch Opponent
as Yoo Chang-soo
as Team Leader Kim
as Combo
as Joo-yun
as Jason Kim
as Event Announcer
as Doctor Han
as Chang-soo's Employee
as Busan MC
as PD Park
as Jin-gi's Father
as Celebrity
as Chang-soo's Employee
as Jason Kim's Gang
as Soccer Boy
as Foreign Car Driver
as English Elementary Student's Mother
as Cigarette Student
as Busan Couple
as Busan Couple
as Macho Driver
as Gambling Joint Cashier
as High School Student
as Airport Greeting Woman
as Celebrity
as Sun-kyeong's Sister
as 2 Meter Giant
as Child on Bus
as Busan Arm Wrestling Elementary School Student
as Combo Team Member 1
as Combo Team Member 2
as Cashier
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