Shadow Fighter (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2017, Shadow Fighter is a drama film directed by Alyn Darnay, running about 99 minutes. “Before you can fight for the future, you have to fight the past” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A homeless ex-boxer and an inner-city kid's unlikely bond, helps them face their future, while fighting the tragedy from their past!
Who’s in it. Shadow Fighter stars Steve Daron as Rodney 'Lightning' Rhodes, Burt Reynolds as Paddy Grier, Omar Brunson as Reggie Hall and Cristina Figarola as Jocelyn Hall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Shadow Fighter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow Fighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow Fighter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Fighter (2017)?
- In US, Shadow Fighter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadow Fighter worth watching?
- Shadow Fighter holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow Fighter?
- Shadow Fighter stars Steve Daron, Burt Reynolds, Omar Brunson, Cristina Figarola and Michael Christopher Rodney.
- When was Shadow Fighter released?
- Shadow Fighter was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.