@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Afraid to Fight
Former A. E. F. boxing champion Tom Harper, who suffered gas poisoning, is sent to the mountains to regain his health so that he can re-enter the ring and earn the money needed for his crippled sister's operation. Under strict orders not to exert himself, Tom allows himself to be beaten up by Phillip Brand, the town bully, in front of his girl, Harriet Monroe.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
1
Votes
50m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorLuca Guadagnino
WriterDenis Villeneuve
CinematographyBong Joon-ho
ComposerYorgos Lanthimos
EditorPark Chan-wook
Produced by
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Afraid to Fight yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Lupita Swinton
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Brad Phoenix
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Margot Nyong'o
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Timothée Pitt
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Zendaya Robbie
Solomon
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Michael Chalamet
Iris
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Viola Coleman
The Colonel
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Daniel Fassbender
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Frances Davis
Detective Hale
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Keanu Kaluuya
Elena
