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The Champ (1979) runs 2 h 1 min and averages 7.0 from 218 TMDB members. Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture…

Runtime
2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Drama
Released
July 7, 1979
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 218 votes
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Starring
Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Champ?
The Champ is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Champ rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for The Champ.
Is The Champ a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Champ?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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