Movie

The Boxer

“Love is always worth fighting for.”

★ 6.7(309)19971h 54m

The Boxer is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jim Sheridan
Release date: 1997-12-31
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $16,534,578
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Boxer — trailer

About The Boxer

The Boxer is a 1997 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Jim Sheridan, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson and Brian Cox. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 309 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boxer in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Daniel Day-Lewis

Danny Flynn

Emily Watson

Maggie Hamill

Brian Cox

Joe Hamill

Ken Stott

Ike Weir

Gerard McSorley

Harry

David Hayman

Joe Hamill's Aide

Kenneth Cranham

Matt MaGuire

Lorraine Pilkington

Bride

Niall Shanahan

Groom

John Wall

Priest

Maria McDermottroe

Betty

Eleanor Methven

Patsy

Themes & keywords

prisonsportspoliticsboxernorthern irelandloveira (irish republican army)ex-conbelfast, north irelandboxing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boxer in Canada?+

In Canada, The Boxer is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Boxer on Netflix?+

The Boxer is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Boxer?+

The Boxer has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in The Boxer?+

The Boxer stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson, Brian Cox, Ken Stott and Gerard McSorley.

When did The Boxer come out?+

The Boxer is a 1997 movie directed by Jim Sheridan.

What genre is The Boxer?+

The Boxer is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Boxer?+

The Boxer was directed by Jim Sheridan.