The Fighter (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, The Fighter is a notable film directed by Anthony Maharaj, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son to be released, are killed in an explosion perpetrated by the local mob after refusing to pay protection money. Ryan's news go from bad to worse when he learns his sister Katie is seriously ill and will need an operation. With only a dead end job at a construction site after his release, Ryan learns about a local underground fight ring and decides to enter to raise the money for his sister's medical fees and search vengeance.
Who’s in it. The Fighter stars Richard Norton as Ryan Travers, Benny Urquidez as Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion, Glenn Ruehland as Zach and Erica Van Wagener as Katie Travers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Fighter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighter page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighter (1989)?
- In US, The Fighter is available to stream on Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighter worth watching?
- The Fighter holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighter?
- The Fighter stars Richard Norton, Benny Urquidez, Glenn Ruehland, Erica Van Wagener and Franco Guerrero.