---
title: "The Champion"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-champion-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 845875
imdb_id: "tt11369540"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 219
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Champion (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-champion-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Champion is a 2021 drama, history, and war film that explores the experiences of a prisoner during the Second World War. Also known by the Polish title Mistrz and released in some regions as The Champion of Auschwitz, the film was written and directed by Maciej Barczewski. The story is set in 1940, following the arrival of the first transport of prisoners at the newly established Auschwitz concentration camp. Among the prisoners is Tadeusz Teddy Pietrzykowski, a pre-war boxing champion from Warsaw. Camp officers force Pietrzykowski to compete in the boxing ring, where his matches are fought for his own survival and the lives of other prisoners. As he continues to win, his performance fosters hope among the captives that the Nazi authorities are not invincible. This growing sense of resistance among the prisoners eventually leads to an inevitable confrontation with the camp leadership. The film stars Piotr Glowacki as Pietrzykowski, portraying the life of a real Polish boxer who gained fame for his nearly undefeated record while imprisoned.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Maciej Barczewski
- **Networks / Studios**: Iron Films, Telewizja Polska, Cavatina Studio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Piotr Głowacki** as *Tadeusz Pietrzykowski "Teddy"*
- **Jan Szydłowski** as *Janek*
- **Grzegorz Małecki** as *rapportführer Gerhard*
- **Marcin Bosak** as *lagerführer*
- **Marcin Czarnik** as *Bruno*
- **Marek Kasprzyk** as *Ernst*
- **Piotr Witkowski** as *Walter*
- **Marian Dziędziel** as *rotmistrz*
- **Rafał Zawierucha** as *Klimko*
- **Kamil Szeptycki** as *Kropp*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Champion online?
The Champion is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Champion worth watching?
The Champion holds a community rating of 7.7/10 based on 219 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Champion and when was it released?
The Champion is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Champion?
The Champion was directed by Maciej Barczewski.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Champion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/845875)
- [The Champion (Short 2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16426472/fullcredits/)
- [The Champion (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/845875-mistrz/cast)
- [The Champion (2020 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Champion_%282020_film%29)

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