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The Boxer

“Love is always worth fighting for.”

6.719971h 54mDramaRomance
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The Boxer at a glance

The Boxer is a 1997 drama and romance film, running 1h 54m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

15 age rating1h 54mDramaRomance

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1997-12-31
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Jim Sheridan
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 · 326 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Daniel Day-LewisDanny Flynn
Emily WatsonMaggie Hamill
Brian CoxJoe Hamill
Ken StottIke Weir
Gerard McSorleyHarry
David HaymanJoe Hamill's Aide
Kenneth CranhamMatt MaGuire
Lorraine PilkingtonBride
Niall ShanahanGroom
John WallPriest
Maria McDermottroeBetty
Eleanor MethvenPatsy
Ciarán FitzgeraldLiam
Paul RonanEddie's Cornerman

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Where can I watch The Boxer in the United Kingdom?

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Is The Boxer suitable for children?

The Boxer is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Boxer about?

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.

How long is The Boxer?

The Boxer runs for 1h 54m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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