The Boxer (1997): movie guide

What is The Boxer about?

Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer.

Cast highlights

The Boxer features Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott, Gerard McSorley, David Hayman. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1997-12-31. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (327 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Boxer?

The Boxer is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Boxer?

The Boxer runs about 114 minutes.

Who stars in The Boxer?

Cast highlights include Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott, Gerard McSorley, David Hayman.

Does Cinema Box stream The Boxer?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Boxer?

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