The Opponent(2000)
She couldn't run from her past. So she fought for her future.
The Opponent Synopsis
Patty Sullivan is a battered woman who decides to take charge of her life by taking boxing lessons to better protect herself when her boyfriend becomes violent. Patty soon learns she has some talent for boxing and sets her sights on competing in a professional fight. More is on the line than just the woman's title.
The Opponent (2000) is a drama and action film directed by Eugene Jarecki, released on October 20, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Erika Eleniak, James Colby, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Clark Middleton. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Eugene Jarecki
- Writers:
- Eugene Jarecki
- Producers:
- Paige Simpson, Kaluska Poventud, Eugene Jarecki
- Production:
- Lionsgate, The Opponent, LLC, Think Tank Films
- Status:
- Released
The Opponent (2000) Trailer
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The Opponent Cast & Crew
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Key crew
Directed by Eugene Jarecki, written by Eugene Jarecki, produced by Paige Simpson, Kaluska Poventud and Eugene Jarecki.
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The Opponent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Opponent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Opponent online?
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The Opponent (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Opponent?
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The main cast of The Opponent (2000) includes Erika Eleniak, James Colby, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Clark Middleton. The film was directed by Eugene Jarecki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Opponent released?
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The Opponent was released on October 20, 2000 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Opponent worth watching?
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The Opponent (2000) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Opponent?
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Yes. The official The Opponent trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.