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American Fighter

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In this gritty action tale, a young wrestler competes in the world of underground fighting to raise money for his ailing mother. But will he survive his next match?

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Carla Hay Culture Mix Jul 10, 2021
American Fighter uses every possible movie cliché about an 'underdog' fighter who has to beat the odds and surpass people's low expectations to reach a certain goal. There's nothing creative or imaginative about this film. Go to Full Review
Brian Costello Common Sense Media Jun 2, 2021
3/5
The cheesy action movie cliches don't quite prevent this from being an enjoyable action movie. Go to Full Review
Josh Bell Crooked Marquee May 25, 2021
C-
B-movie regulars Tommy Flanagan and Sean Patrick Flanery face off as a shady promoter and Ali's grizzled mentor, respectively, but like the uninspired fight scenes, they're barely even going through the motions. Go to Full Review
Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru May 21, 2021
5.7831268/10
Despite exhilarating, well-choreographed fight scenes, it's shallow, unfocused and fails to pack an emotional punch. Go to Full Review
Alan Ng Film Threat May 20, 2021
8/10
Here's why you need to see American Fighter. It's the fighting! Go to Full Review
Andrew Gaudion THN Aug 28, 2020
3/5
American Fighter is hardly as polished as the Hollywood counterparts that it clearly looks up to, but it is a sports drama that wears its heart on its sleeve and has a lead hero that's sweet-natured and very easy to root for. Go to Full Review
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Shaun Paul Piccinino

Director

George Kosturos

Ali Jahani

Tommy Flanagan

McClellen

Bryan Craig

Ryan Caulder

Christina Moore

Joy

Sean Patrick Flanery

Duke

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American Fighter

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Movie Info

Synopsis In this gritty action tale, a young wrestler competes in the world of underground fighting to raise money for his ailing mother. But will he survive his next match?
Director
Shaun Paul Piccinino
Producer
Ali Afshar, Christina Moore, Anna Zielinski
Screenwriter
Shaun Paul Piccinino
Distributor
Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Production Co
ESX Entertainment
Rating
R (Violence)
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 21, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 21, 2021
Runtime
1h 38m
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