They Fight

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They Fight

2026

1h 33m

Drama

Sports

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A group of adolescent boxers and their formerly incarcerated coach work to defend their national titles.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Jul 17

1.5/4

[It] drowns its best assets in manipulative filmmaking, resulting in an overcrowded and ineffective drama that doesn’t trust its viewers or its stars.

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Monica Castillo

AV Club

Jul 17

C-

It’s a more kid-friendly version of the story, one that’s been simplified and smoothed down, but the craft lacks the finesse of a winner, knocking itself out of the ring with awkward set-ups and underwhelming storytelling.

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

Jul 16

This remake never makes a convincing case for its own existence. Why watch the self-conflicted, contrived version of the story when you can watch the actual people, living actual lives, with actual consequences?

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

14h

75/100

It isn’t quite the knockout punch it wants to be, but stays the course from opening bell to final round,and when the judges hand in their scorecards, the decision goes to They Fight.

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Don Shanahan

Film Obsessive

3d

3/5

True to winning formulas from sports movies and the sports settings themselves, having "veteran presences" like Holland and Pierce can make all the difference.

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Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan)

Stereo Geeks (Podcast)

3d

It’s a feel-good story of finding community and family through times of grief and despair, while showcasing the plight of formerly incarcerated people. Well-paced and with excellent performances, this is a must for film lovers.

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Walter S

@BigWalt27 1d

Wow I loved this movie. Great characters and fight scenes. Plus the main character has a great name! I wish it were longer though. Felt rushed. But, I still recommend people watch it!

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Ariel S

@RT41199710 1d

An inspiring and emotionally grounded true story about redemption, second chances, and finding purpose through the next generation. Well made, powerfully acted, and filled with real heart.

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Sam S

@RT10370639 2d

Loved it! So inspiring!

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Anthony H

@RT46732302 2d

I enjoyed it! Very good coming of age movie to watch on streaming.

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Kim C

@RT84831270 2d

I absolutely loved it! The storyline and message of fighting past the devastation of personal loss to still dream and reach your goals resonates deeply for me. It’s not your typical sports boxing movie it’s more about the lives touched by the humans who share the truths of past regrets and their journey through to wholeness. It was beautiful to watch the full circle journey. Andre Holland is superb! He is a masterful actor!!

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mike S

@couchpotato86 2d

I really enjoyed this one. Good acting all around, and gave a feeling of being on those streets. Recommended.

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Sheldon Candis

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Mykelti Williamson

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Andre Royo

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Samira Wiley

Ketta

André Holland

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Synopsis

A group of adolescent boxers and their formerly incarcerated coach work to defend their national titles.

Director: Sheldon Candis
Screenwriter: Sheldon Candis, Andrew Renzi, Michael Minahan
Distributor: Hulu
Production Co: Argent Pictures, Andscape
Genre: Drama, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 17, 2026
Runtime: 1h 33m