Peaceful Warrior

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Peaceful Warrior

PG-13,

2006,

2h 1m,

Drama/

Romance

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26%

70 Reviews

Tomatometer

76%

25,000+ Ratings

Popcornmeter

26%

Tomatometer

70 Reviews

76%

Popcornmeter

25,000+ Ratings

Dan Millman is a gifted athlete whose desire for success drives everything he does. When a mysterious stranger opens Dan's eyes to a new vision of strength and understanding, the Olympic hopeful finds that he still has much to learn and more sacrifices to make.

Critics Consensus

Based on a best-selling memoir, Peaceful Warrior loses something in the transition from page to screen. It hits the viewer over the head with philosophical jargon, and ultimately fails to live up to its source material.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Mar 30, 2007

[A] watchable exercise in Zen hokum.

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Hap Erstein

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Aug 6, 2006

C-

Maybe there are worthy films buried in collections of spiritual homilies, but Peaceful Warrior is not one of them.

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Tom Long

Detroit News

Jul 28, 2006

D

Don't go see Peaceful Warrior. Don't tell your friends about it. Try to forget you ever heard of the movie. Clear your mind and live in the now.

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

Dec 15, 2010

3/5

Like Karate Kid -- without the karate.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Oct 31, 2008

2.5/4

...surprisingly inventive...

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Urban Cinefile Critics

Urban Cinefile

Mar 23, 2008

The film's tone is indeed mystically propelled, but while these elements seem far fetched, the sheer depth of commitment by the cast make us overlook that.

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Harry W

Mar 9, 2019

Near perfect mystery of a movie with an amazing message. I love this movie and wish more were like it.

Finn L

Aug 19, 2018

"The Karate Kid," "Rocky," "Rudy," and similar films provide the untimely story of overcoming fear and believing in your own capabilities that lead to success and inner happiness summarizes this screenplay. You'll have to be a fan of gymnastics to enjoy this interpretation of guts to glory.

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Anakin S

May 5, 2018

the best movie on self growth. i don't understand the rating of ROTTENTOMATOES, why so low?

Luke W

Mar 12, 2018

BEST PHILOSOPHICAL MOVIE, EVER.

Kylo S

Dec 18, 2013

Wonderfully unique and excellent movie

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Victor Salva

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Nick Nolte

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Synopsis

Dan Millman is a gifted athlete whose desire for success drives everything he does. When a mysterious stranger opens Dan's eyes to a new vision of strength and understanding, the Olympic hopeful finds that he still has much to learn and more sacrifices to make.

Director: Victor Salva
Producer: Mark Amin, Cami Winikoff, Robin Schorr, David Welch
Screenwriter: Kevin Bernhardt
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: FortyFour Studios, Sobini Films, Inferno Distribution, DEJ Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sensuality|Accident Scenes|Sex References)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2006, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.1M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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