Movies Like The Fighter (2010)

The Fighter is a 2010 drama film from David O. Russell with a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Tyson and Cinderella Man.

Drama

Tyson

1995

The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.

6.0

MagicScore

Cinderella Man

2005

The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.

7.6

MagicScore

Million Dollar Baby

2004

Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.

8.0

MagicScore

100 Yen Love

2014

Slacker Ichiko gets into a fight with her younger sister and begins to live on her own, working the late shift at a 100 yen shop. On her way home, she passes a gym and meets boxer Kano who trains there in silence...

7.2

MagicScore

Raging Bull

1980

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

7.9

MagicScore

Mary Kom

2014

A chronicle of the life of Indian boxer 'Mary Kom' who went through several hardships before audaciously accomplishing her ultimate dream.

7.0

MagicScore

Bleed for This

2016

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incredible comebacks.

6.8

MagicScore

Carnera: The Walking Mountain

2008

The life of Primo Carnera a.k.a. "Ambling Alp", Italian professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from June 1933 to June 1934, but also accused by some of having ties to the mob.

5.9

MagicScore

High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell

1995

Documents 18 months in the lives of three crack addicts in Lowell, Massachusetts.

6.7

MagicScore

#10

Creed

2015

The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.

7.4

MagicScore

#11

Against the Ropes

2004

A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.

5.0

MagicScore

#12

Gentleman Jim

1942

As bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the boxing world.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

Rocky

1976

Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!

7.8

MagicScore

#14

Gladiator

1992

Tommy Riley has moved with his dad to Chicago from a 'nice place'. He keeps to himself, goes to school. However, after a street fight he is noticed and quickly falls into the world of illegal underground boxing - where punches can kill.

7.6

MagicScore

#15

The Set-Up

1949

Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.

7.3

MagicScore

#16

Rocky II

1979

After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.

7.3

MagicScore

#17

The Champ

1931

A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

7.1

MagicScore

#18

Boxer

2024

With only his wife by his side, a promising young boxer flees communist Poland to chase his dream of becoming the greatest fighter in history.

7.1

MagicScore

#19

Rocky IV

1985

Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him for what he's about to face – a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country!

7.1

MagicScore

#20

Fat City

1972

Two men, working as professional boxers, come to blows when their careers each begin to take opposite momentum.

7.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Fighter?

The top films similar to The Fighter by MovieMagicScore are Tyson (6.0), Cinderella Man (7.6), Million Dollar Baby (8.0). Each shares drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Fighter worth watching?

The Fighter holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10 from 4,541 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Fighter?

The Fighter (2010) is a drama film directed by David O. Russell, starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Fighter?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Fighter

This ranked list pairs The Fighter (2010), a drama film from David O. Russell, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Mark Wahlberg take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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