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Born a Champion

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A former Marine prepares for a jujitsu rematch against a bruising opponent who cheated during their first encounter.
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Glenn Kenny RogerEbert.com 01/23/2021
2/4
Flanery and Ranarivelo lay the groundwork for all the plot turns pretty well, but of course the destination is predictable. Go to Full Review
Brian Costello Common Sense Media 01/26/2021
3/5
Earnest underdog movie has violence, language. Go to Full Review
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Jereme O @Jereme 3d The trailer wasn't fulfilling. Watching it, gave an insight on how BJJ potentially started. It's just like introducing anything new to the world and watching it grow. The love story was pretty cool, until it wasn't. Worth a watch. See more Eric F @ErictheRed1952 4d Classic tale well written and well acted. Worth the time. See more D C @DTK1727 Mar 15 It's a solid watch, for sure! See more Michelle M @Bluewolf Mar 3 Even though this movie was not a big budget movie. I Absolutely Loved it! Its very inspiring and Americans love the underdog. This movie is about the American spirit and against all odds, you never give up. I cried when Mickys wife died and also understood the love they shared. Knowing your beloved husband could go blind if he faught but understanding that it was apart of him, and to love him enough to stand with him. I also loved his best friend Taco and how he stood by his friend. Also just before his final fight, the father of his best friend in the Mariens meeting Micky to let him know how much it ment to him for Micky to protect his sons body after a sniper took him out. That to me shows loyalty and devotion, for in war it's the man next to you, your fighting for. All in all I Absolutely say, it's a Must See! See more Michael G @RT59400003 Oct 19 The movie was very very good if your a combat sport BJJ guy you will absolutely love it and not to mention a fantastic love story wrapped up in the movie... Don't care if I sound like so hopeless romantic chick that is what the movie was .... See more Sean R. @ZeroXero Oct 15 Really enjoyed the movie. Kind of a feel-good story but sad at the same time See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A former Marine prepares for a jujitsu rematch against a bruising opponent who cheated during their first encounter.
Director
Alex Ranarivelo
Producer
Ali Afshar, Paul J. Alessi, Kevin Asbell, Daniel Aspromonte, Ava Rettke, Josh Abraham Webber
Screenwriter
Sean Patrick Flanery, Alex Ranarivelo
Distributor
Lionsgate
Production Co
Forrest Films, ESX Entertainment
Rating
R (Language Throughout)
Genre
Action, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 22, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 22, 2021
Runtime
1h 52m
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