The Boxer (1997)
Overview
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.
Where to watch The Boxer
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +5 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +6 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Boxer in 56 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Boxer about?
Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer. The Boxer is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1997-12-31, runtime 114 minutes.
Is The Boxer worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Boxer 6.7 out of 10 from 326 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Boxer?
In Australia, The Boxer streams on BINGE and Foxtel Now and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jim Sheridan
Cast
- Daniel Day-Lewis as Danny Flynn
- Emily Watson as Maggie Hamill
- Brian Cox as Joe Hamill
- Ken Stott as Ike Weir
- Gerard McSorley as Harry
- David Hayman as Joe Hamill's Aide
- Kenneth Cranham as Matt MaGuire
- Lorraine Pilkington as Bride
- Niall Shanahan as Groom
- John Wall as Priest
- Maria McDermottroe as Betty
- Eleanor Methven as Patsy
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from The Boxer on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.