Warrior (2011)

Warrior (2011) — Action / Drama / Sport An intense, character-driven MMA drama about two estranged brothers forced back into each other’s orbit by a high-stakes mixed martial arts tournament. Tommy Conlon, a haunted ex-Marine, returns to his Pittsburgh childhood and recruits his long-absent, recovering-alcoholic father to train him for a winner-takes-all prize. Brendan Conlon, a devoted high-school teacher and former fighter, reluctantly re-enters the ring to keep his family afloat. As both men climb the brutal ranks, old wounds, guilt and resentment surface, driving them toward a violent, unavoidable confrontation that tests their limits physically and emotionally. Seeing the movie, you’ll get gripping, tightly choreographed fight sequences and a raw, physical energy that contrasts with quieter, wrenching scenes of family fracture and attempted reconciliation. The film balances visceral sports spectacle with intimate drama, delivering powerful performances, moral complexity, and a tense, cathartic climax. Expect gritty realism, emotional payoff, and a story about redemption, pride, and what it costs to heal. (Contains strong violence and adult themes.)

Actors: Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel Edgerton

Director: Gavin O'Connor

Runtime: 140 min

Genres: Action, Drama, Sport

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