Movie

Requiem for a Heavyweight

“The world of Mountain Riviera... the fast buck... the angry men... the lonely woman!”

★ 7.2(83)19621h 35m

Requiem for a Heavyweight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ralph Nelson
Release date: 1962-10-16
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Budget: $1,100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight is a 1962 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ralph Nelson, starring Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason and Mickey Rooney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 83 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Requiem for a Heavyweight in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After suffering a brutal defeat and being told he can no longer fight, 37-year-old, scar-ridden prizefighter Louis 'Mountain' Rivera struggles to find a new direction in life.

Cast

Anthony Quinn

Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera

Jackie Gleason

Maish Rennick

Mickey Rooney

Army

Julie Harris

Grace Miller

Stanley Adams

Perelli (as Stan Adams)

Madame Spivy

Ma Greeny

Val Avery

Young fighter's promoter

Herbie Faye

Charlie, the Bartender

Jack Dempsey

Himself

Muhammad Ali

Himself (as Cassius Clay)

Lou Gilbert

Dr. Gilbert

Michael Conrad

Ma Greeny's Thug

Themes & keywords

new york citychampionsecond chanceprizefightdrunkennessfight managerboxingheavyweight boxer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Requiem for a Heavyweight in Australia?+

In Australia, Requiem for a Heavyweight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Requiem for a Heavyweight on Netflix?+

Requiem for a Heavyweight is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Requiem for a Heavyweight?+

Requiem for a Heavyweight has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Requiem for a Heavyweight?+

Requiem for a Heavyweight stars Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris and Stanley Adams.

When did Requiem for a Heavyweight come out?+

Requiem for a Heavyweight is a 1962 movie directed by Ralph Nelson.

What genre is Requiem for a Heavyweight?+

Requiem for a Heavyweight is Drama film.

Who directed Requiem for a Heavyweight?+

Requiem for a Heavyweight was directed by Ralph Nelson.