The Hammer

The Hammer

2010, Biography/Drama, 1h 48m

3 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Deaf wrestler Matt Hamill (Russell Harvard) overcomes numerous obstacles on the way to becoming a three-time NCAA champion and MMA fighter.

Rating:

PG-13 (Some Sexual Material)
Genre:

Biography, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Oren Kaplan
Writer:

Joseph McKelheer, Eben Kostbar
Release Date (Theaters):

Oct 27, 2011 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Jun 11, 2013
Runtime:

1h 48m
Distributor:

D&E Entertainment

Cast & Crew

Russell Harvard
Matt Hamill

Raymond J. Barry
Stanley

Shoshannah Stern
Kristi

Michael Anthony Spady
Jay

Courtney Halverson
Michelle

Susan Gibney
Janet

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Critic Reviews for The Hammer

All Critics (3) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (2)

Full Review… Mark Olsen Los Angeles Times

Full Review… Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times

Full Review… Doug Knoop Seattle Times

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Audience Reviews for The Hammer

Oct 16, 2012

I love a good biodrama. This one is about the life, and struggles, of the deaf UFC fighter Matt Hamill (The Hammer). It focuses primarily on his high school/college wrestling years. I was hoping that it would show more about the UFC experience, but that is barely touched upon. The story, though, is very well done, and I found myself really being touched by all he had to work through. I did find it funny that they changed the race of his best college fellow wrestling buddy (Jay). He is a white guy being played by a black guy....interesting concept. But still a good film....

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