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The Champ

β€œThe more you love... the harder you fight.”

β˜… 7.0(211)19792h 1m
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The Champ is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch The Champ

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico

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Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Release date
1979-07-07
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Box office
$30,441,738
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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About The Champ

The Champ is a 1979 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway and Rick Schroder. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 211 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Champ in Mexico β€” across streaming, rental and purchase options β€” along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence β€” his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.

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Themes & keywords

sportsgamblingboxerremakealcoholicsingle fatherracetrackalcoholic fathermother child separationboxingfather son relationshipretired prizefightermother son reunion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Champ in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Champ is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Champ on Netflix?+

The Champ is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Champ?+

The Champ has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in The Champ?+

The Champ stars Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden and Arthur Hill.

When did The Champ come out?+

The Champ is a 1979 movie directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

What genre is The Champ?+

The Champ is Drama film.

Who directed The Champ?+

The Champ was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

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