Genre : Action/Sport

Runtime : 2hr 20min

Language : English

IMDb : 8.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 84%

Metacritic : 71%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Gavin O’Connor

Cast

Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison, Frank Grillo, Kevin Dunn, Maximiliano Hernández, Bryan Callen, Sam Sheridan, Fernando Chien, Jake McLaughlin, Vanessa Martinez, Denzel Whitaker, Carlos Miranda, Nick Lehane

Plot

Warrior (2011) follows the story of two estranged brothers, Tommy and Brendan Conlon, who find themselves on a collision course in the mixed martial arts (MMA) arena. Tommy, a former Marine haunted by his past, returns home seeking redemption and enlists the help of his recovering alcoholic father, Paddy, to train for Sparta, the world’s biggest MMA tournament. Brendan, a high school physics teacher struggling to make ends meet, also enters the tournament to provide for his family. As they progress through the grueling competition, old wounds are reopened and the brothers confront their fractured relationship. The film culminates in an intense final showdown between Tommy and Brendan, forcing them to confront their demons and rediscover the bond that once united them. Warrior is a gripping tale of family, forgiveness, and the relentless pursuit of personal redemption.