Share:

The Champ(Movie, 1979)

2h 1min | Genre: Drama
The ChampRating: 3.5/5 (with 8383 votes)
The Champ is a 1979 American neo noir drama sports film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and a remake of the 1931 Academy Award-winning film of the same name directed by King Vidor. It stars Jon Voight as Billy Flynn, a former boxer who attempts to support his son (Ricky Schroder) and reconcile with his ex-wife (Faye Dunaway) by fighting in the ring again. The film is the last featuring Joan Blondell to be released during her lifetime. ()
Movie poster of The Champ

Where to watch The Champ (cinema/streaming/download)?

"The Champ" is currently available on 2 providers. The Champ can be rented on Amazon Instant Video and Apple / iTunes Store (SD/HD/4K) or purchased on Amazon Instant Video and Apple / iTunes Store (as a download from the website or as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD).

Subscription
Rent
|
Amazon Instant Video
Available languages: English
Available subtitles: English [CC]
|
Apple / iTunes Store
Duration: 2h 3min
Buy
|
Amazon Instant Video
Available languages: English
Available subtitles: English [CC]
|
Apple / iTunes Store
Duration: 2h 3min
Free/Ads
Also available at Amazon.com on: DVD

Awards & Nominations for The Champ

Academy Award for Best Original Score

About The Champ

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.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Trailer for The Champ + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Trailer 1(Trailer, 1:53)

Play VideoPlay Video
Trailer 1 (Trailer) | The Champ 1979 (Trailor) (Trailer)

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Plays in: Florida
Based on: "The Champ" (movie, 1931)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 17 languages: German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Georgian (KA), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Thai (TH), Turkish (TR), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date US: 07/10/1979
Producer: Dyson Lovell
Screenwriter: Walter Newman
Film Editor: Michael J. Sheridan
Director of Photography: Fred Koenekamp
Composer: Dave Grusin
Costume designer: Theoni V. Aldredge
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"天涯赤子心"
"父子情"
"赤子情"
"Der Champ"
Keywords: boxer, father, boxing, son, sports
Revenue: 30,441,738 USD

Movie recommendations for The Champ

If you like The Champ then you might also like the following movies:

Airplane!

PG

1980 | 3.6/5 | 1h 28min

Finch

Certification unknown

2021 | 4.0/5 | 1h 55min

Sunset Boulevard

PG

1950 | 4.2/5 | 1h 50min

Downfall

R

2004 | 3.9/5 | 2h 36min

The Village

Certification unknown

2004 | 3.2/5 | 1h 48min

Similar movies as The Champ

These movies are similar to The Champ (story/era etc.):

Imaginary Friend

PG-13

2012 | 2.5/5 | 1h 39min

Balanga

Certification unknown

1993 | 2.5/5 | 1h 16min

Peter schießt den Vogel ab

Certification unknown

1959 | 1.8/5 | 1h 29min

A Fighter's Blues

Certification unknown

2000 | 2.6/5 | 1h 45min

Lucky You

PG-13

2007 | 2.8/5 | 2h 4min

Other movies with this title: The Champ (US, 1931), The Champ (CA, 2015)

WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:8163, Added: 02/18/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024