Fighting with My Family

Name: Fighting with My Family
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport, Comedy
Released: February 14, 2019
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Aqueela Zoll, Bern Collaco, Chloe Csengery, Dwayne Johnson, Eli Jane

2019

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Generally favorable reviews based on 38 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews based on 47 Ratings

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Movie Details & Credits

United Artists | Release Date: February 14, 2019

Starring: Aqueela Zoll, Bern Collaco, Chloe Csengery, Dwayne Johnson, Eli Jane, Florence Pugh, Hannah Rae, Jack Lowden, Josh Myers, Kim Matula, Leah Harvey, Lena Headey, Mohammad Amiri, Nick Frost, Olivia Bernstone, Paul Wight, Saraya-Jade Bevis, Stephen Farrelly, Stephen Merchant, Thomas Whilley, Tori Ellen Ross, Vince Vaughn

Summary: Fighting with My Family is a heartwarming comedy based on the incredible true story of WWE Superstar Paige™. Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leaveFighting with My Family is a heartwarming comedy based on the incredible true story of WWE Superstar Paige™. Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her family and face this new, cut-throat world alone. Paige’s journey pushes her to dig deep, fight for her family, and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.… Expand

Director: Stephen Merchant

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Sport, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 108 min

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Awards & Rankings

46	#46 Best Movie of 2019
12	#12 Most Discussed Movie of 2019
58	#58 Most Shared Movie of 2019

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Chicago Sun-Times - Richard Roeper

Feb 21, 2019

Fighting With My Family works as a cheeky but never condescending story of one of those “chin-up” working-class British families so often featured in the movies, and of course primarily as the story of an undersized, overmatched outcast who is determined to succeed against all odds. Read full review

Time Out - Joshua Rothkopf

Feb 13, 2019

Merchant never loses our interest: He’s made a sparkly, strutting film that doesn’t apologize for or look down upon its heroes. A “soap opera in spandex” is what Hutch calls pro wrestling to his trainees, and the movie follows suit. Who doesn’t love a melodrama in tights once in a while? Read full review

Paste Magazine - Oktay Ege Kozak

Feb 28, 2019

With a narrative that adheres to such universal themes, Merchant reaches beyond the film’s wrestling fan core audience and constructs an inspiring story everyone can enjoy. Read full review

The Playlist - Gregory Ellwood

Jan 29, 2019

Overall, “Fighting” works thanks to Merchant’s witty screenplay, Pugh’s transformative performance, Vaughn’s inspired off the cuff one-liners (likely improvised) and a cast that clearly respects the Bevis family story. Read full review

Rolling Stone - David Fear

Feb 12, 2019

The movie even plays like a wrestling match. It’s Underdog Cinema 101. Read full review

The Film Stage - Jordan Raup

Feb 3, 2019

Fighting with My Family doesn’t pull too many unexpected punches, but as someone who has never watched a split-second of wrestling in their life, the fact that I was engaged with this underdog story is a testament to the success of Merchant’s first solo directing effort. Read full review

The Guardian - Peter Bradshaw

Feb 27, 2019

Comedy and irony are not allowed to encroach on the film’s upbeat message, and the drama doesn’t reach out beyond a wrestling fanbase. Read full review

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Inf4043

Feb 23, 2019

Surprisingly emotional not just some action movie with no feeling. Had heartfelt and touching moments.

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JumpCut_Online

Feb 24, 2019

A fantastically feel-good delve into a sport adored by many, that also proves to be a thoroughly engaging family drama on its own terms. Fighting With My Family is more than deserving of a main event slot.