Warrior
The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
Directed by Gavin O'Connor · Action · Drama · Sport · 140 min · 2011
Trailer
Director
Gavin O'Connor
Studio
N/A
Release
09 Sep 2011
Runtime
140 min
Genres
Action, Drama, Sport
Full Plot
Two brothers face the fight of a lifetime - and the wreckage of their broken family - within the brutal, high-stakes world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting in Lionsgate's action/drama, WARRIOR. A former Marine, haunted by a tragic past, Tommy Riordan returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh and enlists his father, a recovered alcoholic and his former coach, to train him for an MMA tournament awarding the biggest purse in the history of the sport. As Tommy blazes a violent path towards the title prize, his brother, Brendan, a former MMA fighter unable to make ends meet as a public school teacher, returns to the amateur ring to provide for his family. Even though years have passed, recriminations and past betrayals keep Brendan bitterly estranged from both Tommy and his father. But when Brendan's unlikely rise as an underdog sets him on a collision course with Tommy, the two brothers must finally confront the forces that tore them apart, all the while waging the most intense, winner-takes-all battle of their lives.
Cast & Characters
Tom Hardy
Paddy Conlon, Brendan and Tommy's father
Nick Nolte
Brendan Conlon, Tommy's brother
Joel Edgerton
Tess Conlon, Brendan's wife and Tommy's sister-in-law
Jennifer Morrison
Frank Campana
Frank Grillo
Stephon
Denzel Whitaker
himself
Bryan Callen
Principal Joe Zito
Kevin Dunn
Colt Boyd
Maximiliano Hernandez
himself
Sam Sheridan
Ian Fenroy
Fernando Funan Chien
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $25.0M, Warrior has grossed $23.3M worldwide — about 0.9x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Tom Hardy appears in 3 films in our catalog, including The Dark Knight Rises, Mad Max: Fury Road.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Mogul Minds Studios, (now 31st Street Studios), located in Pittsburgh, was used during the filming, as well as the University of Pittsburgh's Petersen Events Center and the Twin Hi-Way Drive-In.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Warrior holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (525,944 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (525,944 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warrior's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Warrior holds a 84% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Warrior's IMDb rating?+
Warrior has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 525,944 votes.
What is Warrior's Metacritic score?+
Warrior has a Metascore of 71/100 on Metacritic.
Is Warrior good? What are critics saying?+
Warrior holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (525,944 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Warrior?+
Warrior has a runtime of 140 min.
Who directed Warrior?+
Warrior was directed by Gavin O'Connor.
Where can I watch Warrior?+
Warrior is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Warrior" is varied, but overall positive. Some reviewers praise the film's emotional depth and authenticity, noting that it effectively portrays the struggles and relationships between characters. Others appreciate its action-packed and detailed storytelling, with one reviewer calling it a phenomenon. The only major criticism mentioned is that the ending is not fully realized due to the movie being cut short.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Edgerton, Morrison and Hardy are good but Nolte is just spectacular. Other than that, the movie is really fun but the story is nothing new and the ending is not even working.
Andres Gomez · 6/10The story isn't particularly new, but the writing and the actors do a REALLY convincing job of making you believe in the characters struggles. Don't expect the movie to deliver on the many promises it makes though, they cut the last 10 minutes of film too early. That's my biggest…
stackkorora · 8/10Warrior was the most exciting, detailed and emotional movie I saw. It had action, drama & descent cast. It dwelve into the backstory for each character: Brendan resented his father for being an abusive alcoholic, and made a life for himself and his family. He cares for his family…
Peter89Spencer · 9/10I wonder if Beethoven could ever have imagined his “Ode to Joy” could have been the underscore for a visceral drama that sees men knock seven bells out of each other? Traumatised by his wartime experience, “Tommy” (Tom Hardy) looks up his alcoholic father “Paddy” (Nick Nolte) to…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
Warrior has easily the most heart-breaking and authentically emotional ending I have ever seen, hands down. And it brings back Nick Nolte to the big screen, who does a marvelous job.
@bartleby05 · 55 likesTom Hardy In Warrior is a phenomenon! He looks different, he sounds different, he acts different. I think we are witnessing greatness in the making,
@ernestorafaelguevara · 48 likesone of the best ever films i have ever seen, it really touches emotions and heart
@shayaqutube · 48 likesThis was the best movie of 2011. Tom Hardy was jawdroppingly out of this world!
@fergusil2 · 19 likesThis movie is not about the fighting; it is about the relationship between two brothers and their dad, the trailer doesn't spoil shit. Best movie I have ever seen! I was crying and cheering throughout the entire movie.
@chriswerner4519 · 11 likesSeen this movie 3 times now, still haven't had enough of it...
@CedDK · 6 likesthis is a high quality movie, great fight scenes, deep story line ,,,best MA movie in a long time..
@stevensummers9002 · 10 likesJust watched the movie and LOVED IT! I don't understand why anyone would dislike this video...
@deathpaladin95 · 8 likes
