---
title: "The Hurt Business"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hurt-business-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 406431
imdb_id: "tt3993350"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 36
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Hurt Business (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hurt-business-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Hurt Business" (2016).
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Title: The Hurt Business (stylized as THE HURT BUSINE$$).
Year: 2016.
Genre: Documentary.
Country: American.
Subject: Mixed martial arts (MMA), its history, and its rise from a stigmatized, fringe event to a mainstream sport.
Perspective: Through the eyes of today's top stars.
Director: Vlad Yudin.
Narrator: Kevin Costner.
Producers of: Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Generation Iron.
Release Date (US): 09/29/2016.
Runtime: 1h 47m.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Hurt Business is a 2016 American documentary film that explores the subject of mixed martial arts. (17 words)
Drafting Sentence 2 (Details): Directed by Vlad Yudin and narrated by

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Beamafilm | Fetch TV, Beamafilm, Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Vlad Yudin
- **Networks / Studios**: Generation Iron Fitness Network, The Vladar Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Costner** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Bas Rutten** as *Himself*
- **Rashad Evans** as *Himself*
- **Jon Jones** as *Himself*
- **Tito Ortiz** as *Himself*
- **Chuck Liddell** as *Himself*
- **Georges St-Pierre** as *Himself*
- **Kenny Florian** as *Himself*
- **Bruce Buffer** as *Himself*
- **Mike Guymon** as *Himself*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Hurt Business online?
The Hurt Business is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Hurt Business worth watching?
The Hurt Business holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 36 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Hurt Business and when was it released?
The Hurt Business is a feature film with a runtime of 107 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Hurt Business?
The Hurt Business was directed by Vlad Yudin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hurt Business — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/406431)
- [The Hurt Business (2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3993350/fullcredits/)
- [The Hurt Business (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hurt_Business_(film))
- [The Hurt Business (2016) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/406431-the-hurt-business/cast)
- [The Hurt Business Movie | Icon Movies](https://iconmovies.net/t/the-hurt-business-2016-01-01.html)
- [The Hurt Business (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-hurt-business/credits)

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