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Knockout

Original title: Born to Fight / The Boxer and the Kid

“Inside every kid is the heart of a champion.”

2011 · 1 h 35 min
Directed by Anne Wheeler · Canada · Canadian Cinema
ActionFamilyDrama

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Cast

Steve Austin Danny Mags Janet Kidder Emma Grabinsky Jaren Brandt Bartlett Samuel Patrick Chu

Credits

Written by: Evan Jacobs

Plot

Outsider and new kid Matthew desperately wants to join his high school's boxing team, but resident bully and boxing champion Hector stands in his way. Facing constant torment, Matthew finds an unlikely ally in Dan, the school's janitor and one-time amateur boxer.

Sinekatalog’s take

A bullied newcomer wants to box and finds help from the school janitor. It follows the underdog formula faithfully and with plenty of heart, aimed at younger audiences. Predictable, but a sincere, encouraging family drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 4.9 / 10 (2,748 votes)
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