Champion (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, Champion is a documentary film directed by Joe Eckardt, running about 81 minutes. “This is his story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Danny Trejo, you know the man. He has fierce tattoos, and frequently plays a thug in your favorite movies. Behind the ink and the wicked characters he plays on screen lies the story of a troubled childhood which included drug addiction, armed robbery and extensive prison time. Champion offers an intimate, one of a kind view into the life of Danny Trejo before he turned himself around and after.
Who’s in it. Champion stars Danny Trejo as Self, Dennis Hopper as Self, Robert Rodriguez as Self and Steve Buscemi as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Champion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Champion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Champion tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Champion (2005)?
- In US, Champion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Champion worth watching?
- Champion holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Champion?
- Champion stars Danny Trejo, Dennis Hopper, Robert Rodriguez, Steve Buscemi and Antonio Banderas.
- When was Champion released?
- Champion was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.