Embattled
Seen it?2020 | 117 min | Action, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no 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 action fans. If you loved Beast, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nick Sarkisov
- Stephen DorffCash
- Darren MannJett Boykins
- Elizabeth ReaserSusan
- Drew StarkeyTanner Van Holt
- Mimi DavilaPatty Martinez
- Saïd TaghmaouiClaude
- Donald FaisonMr. Stewart
- Kasandra BandfieldAlice Yaurek
- Drew ScheidBrian
- Lindsey GarrettMs. Malek