The Boxer(1997)
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The Boxer Synopsis
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.
The Boxer (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by Jim Sheridan, released on December 31, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox and Ken Stott. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 318 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Sheridan
- Writers:
- Jim Sheridan, Terry George
- Producers:
- Arthur Lappin, Jim Sheridan
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Menges
- Composer:
- Maurice Seezer
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Hell's Kitchen
- Revenue:
- $16,534,578
- Status:
- Released
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The Boxer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
as Danny Flynn
Emily Watson
as Maggie Hamill
Brian Cox
as Joe Hamill
Ken Stott
as Ike Weir
Gerard McSorley
as Harry
David Hayman
as Joe Hamill's Aide
Kenneth Cranham
as Matt MaGuire
Lorraine Pilkington
as Bride
- Niall Shanahan
Niall Shanahan
as Groom
- John Wall
John Wall
as Priest
Maria McDermottroe
as Betty
Eleanor Methven
as Patsy
Key crew
Directed by Jim Sheridan, written by Jim Sheridan and Terry George, produced by Arthur Lappin and Jim Sheridan.
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The Boxer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 318 ratings.
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The Boxer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boxer online?
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The Boxer (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Boxer?
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The main cast of The Boxer (1997) includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott and Gerard McSorley. The film was directed by Jim Sheridan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boxer released?
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The Boxer was released on December 31, 1997 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Boxer worth watching?
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The Boxer (1997) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 318 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boxer?
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Yes. The official The Boxer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.