The Champ (1979)
Overview
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
Where to watch The Champ
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | HBO Max | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Champ in 53 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Champ about?
Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success. The Champ is a Drama movie, released on 1979-07-07, runtime 121 minutes.
Is The Champ worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Champ 7.0 out of 10 from 218 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Champ?
In the United States, The Champ is free to watch on Kanopy and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. 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
Franco Zeffirelli
Cast
- Jon Voight as Billy
- Faye Dunaway as Annie
- Ricky Schroder as T.J.
- Jack Warden as Jackie
- Arthur Hill as Mike
- Strother Martin as Riley
- Joan Blondell as Dolly Kenyon
- Mary Jo Catlett as Josie
- Elisha Cook Jr. as Georgie
- Stefan Gierasch as Charlie Goodman
- Allan Miller as Whitey
- Joe Tornatore as Hesh
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Sources
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