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Resurrecting the Champ

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2007 | 112 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Creed II, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rod Lurie

  • Samuel L. JacksonChamp
  • Josh HartnettErik Kenman Jr.
  • Alan AldaRalph Metz
  • Teri HatcherAndrea Flak
  • Kathryn MorrisJoyce Kernan
  • Dakota GoyoTeddy Kernan
  • Rachel NicholsPolly
  • Nick SandowMarciano
  • Kristen ShawKristen Shaw
  • David PaymerWhitley