Peaceful Warrior
Seen it?2006 | 120 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, 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 Richard Jewell, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Salva
- Scott MechlowiczDan Millman
- Nick NolteSocrates
- Amy SmartJoy
- Tim DeKayCoach Garrick
- Ashton HolmesTommy
- Paul WesleyTrevor
- Agnes BrucknerSusye
- B.J. BrittKyle
- Tom TarantiniThug with gun
- Beatrice RosenDory