Ett drama i kampsportsmiljö om de två bröderna Tommy och Brendan som haft en trasslig barndom med en alkoholiserad pappa. Bröderna har tappat kontakten med varandra men när de råkar anmäla sig till samma MMA-turnering så korsas deras vägar igen.
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- Vincent Reggiannini4 november 2025Some may call this a formulaic tear-jerker, or a professional milker of emotions, but you have to give credence to both Tom Hardy’s and Nick Nolte’s performances. There is some real cathartic moments in this engaging film. Tom Hardy, in this pre-Dark Knight Rises role shows some genuine menace and unpredictability as an emotionally lost brother, and son of an ex alcoholic who dedicated his life to caring for a terminally ill mother. Nolte got the Screen Actors Guild Award for his supporting actor performance, and it’s easy to see why. He lets it all hang out there, raw emotional wounds and all. You either love this film, or you hate it for its “by the numbers” plot points, but this is a thoroughly enjoyable fight film.
- Joey Lambert11 september 2025I love this movie very good. Nick Nulty plays a very good part as the dad love how two brothers in the income together and the father👍👍👍 back again man just getting up to watch brought me the same time again Tommy rude and his brother I guess I had four brothers growing up and divorce happened that way actually 2×3 times but in the end they were gone
- Hakihiko24 januari 2026Raw, Emotional, and Powerfully Human "Warrior" is far more than a sports movie. Beneath its MMA setting lies a deeply emotional family drama about pain, pride, and redemption, and it's this human core that elevates the film into something genuinely powerful. The performances are exceptional. Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton bring intensity and vulnerability to their roles, creating two distinct but equally compelling characters. Nick Nolte's performance is also striking, bringing a raw, heartbreaking, and central role to the film's emotional weight. The family dynamics feel authentic and heavy with unresolved trauma, giving real meaning to every confrontation, both inside and outside the ring. The fight sequences are visceral and well staged, but they never feel like the main attraction. Instead, they serve as emotional release points, where personal conflicts finally collide. The pacing builds steadily toward its climax, maintaining tension and emotional investment throughout. Technically, the film is solid and effective. The cinematography captures both the brutality of the sport and the intimacy of quieter moments, while the music heightens the drama without overwhelming it. "Warrior" is intense, emotional, and surprisingly tender. It may follow some familiar beats, but the honesty of its performances and the strength of its emotional core make it stand out. A powerful and moving film that leaves a lasting impact.
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Warrior was released on 9 september 2011.
Warrior was directed by Gavin O'Connor.
Warrior has a runtime of 2h 20m.
Warrior was produced by Gavin O'Connor, Greg O'Connor.
Ett drama i kampsportsmiljö om de två bröderna Tommy och Brendan som haft en trasslig barndom med en alkoholiserad pappa. Bröderna har tappat kontakten med varandra men när de råkar anmäla sig till samma MMA-turnering så korsas deras vägar igen.
The key characters in Warrior are Brendan Conlon (Joel Edgerton), Tommy Conlon (Tom Hardy), Paddy Conlon (Nick Nolte).
Warrior is rated 15.
Warrior is an Action, Drama, Sport film.
Warrior has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.
Warrior had a budget of 25 mn US$.
Warrior has made 23,3 mn US$ at the box office.