They Fight(2026)
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They Fight Synopsis
Reformed ex-convict Walt Manigan returns home to rebuild his family with the love of his life, Ketta. His path leads him to a boxing gym inside a D.C. youth recreation center about to be closed. There, he works under the wise coach Slim to mentor a group of boys to train for the junior national boxing tournament, all leading to a showdown between best friends Quincey and Peanut as they battle for a spot on the U.S. Junior Olympic Team.
They Fight (2026) is a drama and action film directed by Sheldon Candis, released on June 8, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars André Holland, Samira Wiley, Wendell Pierce and Toussaint Francois Battiste. Viewers rate it 3.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Sheldon Candis
- Writers:
- Sheldon Candis, Andrew Renzi
- Producers:
- Andrew Renzi, Ben Renzo, Jason Michael Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Jeevaratnam
- Composer:
- Gary Gunn
- Production:
- Mandalay Pictures, Argent Pictures, A/Vantage Pictures, Andscape, North of Now
- Status:
- Released
They Fight (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for They Fight before you stream it.
They Fight Cast & Crew
Main cast
André Holland
as Walt
Samira Wiley
as Ketta
Wendell Pierce
as Slim
- Toussaint Francois Battiste
Toussaint Francois Battiste
as Quincey
Anthony B. Jenkins
as Peanut
Mykelti Williamson
as Coach Mac
Tory J. Malone
as Twin
J. Alphonse Nicholson
as Turk
Tinashe Kajese
as Chanel
Amanda Warren
as Michelle
Andre Royo
as G. Antonio
Joel Steingold
as Principal Moore
Key crew
Directed by Sheldon Candis, written by Sheldon Candis and Andrew Renzi, produced by Andrew Renzi, Ben Renzo and Jason Michael Berman.
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They Fight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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They Fight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Fight online?
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They Fight (2026) is available to stream on Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in They Fight?
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The main cast of They Fight (2026) includes André Holland, Samira Wiley, Wendell Pierce, Toussaint Francois Battiste and Anthony B. Jenkins. The film was directed by Sheldon Candis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Fight released?
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They Fight was released on June 8, 2026 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is They Fight worth watching?
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They Fight (2026) holds an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from 4 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 They Fight?
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Yes. The official They Fight trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.