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Poster for Champ

2011 | 133 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A former jockey who became blind after losing his wife in an accident gets a second chance with the help of his daughter and an injured horse.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lee Hwan-kyung

  • Cha Tae-hyunSeung-ho
  • Kim Su-jeongYe-seung
  • Yu Oh-seongTrainer Yoon
  • Park Ha-seonYoon-Hee
  • Park Won-sangKim
  • Baek Do-binSung-hyun
  • Kim Kwang-kyuGwang-gyu
  • Yoon Hee-seokIn-Kwon
  • Kim Ki-cheonPark
  • Kim Sang-hoSheriff