Born a Champion (2021): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Born a Champion
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 2021
Duration: 111 min
Cast: Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid, Katrina Bowden, Maurice Compte, Costas Mandylor

What Born a Champion Is About

Mickey Kelley has given his life to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and in the early years of no-rules tournaments he loses a bloody match in Dubai. Years later a video surfaces online showing his opponent cheated, the calls for a rematch grow, and a man well past his prime starts training again. Sean Patrick Flanery stars and co-wrote it; he has trained jiu-jitsu for years himself, which is why the fight scenes do not look choreographed. The story follows a familiar comeback template. The fights are bloody and hard to watch in places.

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What is Born a Champion about?

Mickey Kelley has given his life to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and in the early years of no-rules tournaments he loses a bloody match in Dubai. Years later a video surfaces online showing his opponent cheated, the calls for a rematch grow, and a man well past his prime starts training again.

Where can I watch Born a Champion?

Born a Champion is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Born a Champion?

Born a Champion runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did Born a Champion come out?

Born a Champion was released in 2021.

Who directed Born a Champion?

Born a Champion was directed by Alex Ranarivelo.

Who stars in Born a Champion?

Born a Champion stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid, Katrina Bowden, Maurice Compte.

What is Born a Champion's rating?

Born a Champion holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.