Warrior
The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
Critics Sentiment
Brendan forces Tommy to submit while telling him he loves him
Tommy returns to his alcoholic father Paddy in Pittsburgh
The film builds from a solid but conventional opening to an emotionally devastating climax that left multiple reviewers crying for the first time at a movie.
Warrior starts strong with impressive fight sequences and family drama, building steadily through authentic MMA action and compelling character development. The emotional intensity peaks dramatically in the final act, particularly during Nick Nolte's relapse scene and the brothers' climactic fight. The film concludes with a powerfully cathartic ending that reviewers found deeply moving and satisfying.
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Joel Edgerton
Brendan Conlon
Tom Hardy
Tommy Conlon
Nick Nolte
Paddy Conlon
Jennifer Morrison
Tess Conlon
Frank Grillo
Frank Campana
Kevin Dunn
Principal Zito
Maximiliano Hernández
Colt Boyd
Bryan Callen
Bryan Callen
Sam Sheridan
Sam Sheridan
Fernando Chien
Fenroy
Jake McLaughlin
Mark Bradford
Vanessa Martinez
Pilar Fernandez
Denzel Whitaker
Stephon
Carlos Miranda
Tito
Nick Lehane
Nash
Laura Chinn
KC
Capri Thomas
Emily Conlon
Lexi Cowan
Rosie Conlon
Noah Emmerich
Dan Taylor
Dan Caldwell
Dan Caldwell
Crew
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