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Fighting

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2009 | 105 min | Action, Crime, Romance, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (39% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 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 crime-drama fans, romantics and action fans. If you loved Beast, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $32 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 37K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dito Montiel

  • Channing TatumShawn MacArthur
  • Terrence HowardHarvey Boarden
  • Zulay HenaoZulay Valez
  • Roger Guenveur SmithJack Dancing
  • Brian J. WhiteEvan Hailey
  • Angelic ZambranaKimo's Girl
  • Michael RiveraAjax
  • Flaco NavajaRay Ray
  • Peter Anthony TambakisZ
  • Luis GuzmánMartinez