The Challenger

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The Challenger

"Fight for who you are."

2015

1h 35m

5.9(39 votes)

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A legendary trainer comes out of retirement to help an underdog boxer fight his way to a better life.

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7 members

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Kent Moran

Jaden

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Michael Clarke Duncan

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S. Epatha Merkerson

Jada

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Justin Hartley

James

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Rob Morgan

Frederick

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Michael Rivera

Sanchez

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Wayne W. Johnson

Boxing Fan (uncredited)

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