---
title: "Warrior"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/warrior-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 59440
imdb_id: "tt1291584"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 5062
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Warrior (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/warrior-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Warrior is a film that revolves around a family's complex dynamics. The story centers on the youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer, who returns home to live with his father. The father trains the son for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament. This training puts the fighter on a path that intersects with his estranged older brother. The two brothers are at odds, and their complicated relationship is a central theme in the film. The father's past as a boxer and his current struggles with his sons' relationships with each other add depth to the narrative. The film explores the consequences of the father's actions and the impact they have on his sons' lives. The story is a character-driven drama that delves into the complexities of family relationships and the consequences of one's actions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A boxer’s son returns home, training for a fight that pits him against his brother."

### Why Watch
- Intense mixed martial arts sequences
- Emotional family conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 2h20m, the runtime is lengthy
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13, the film contains combat and mature family themes suitable for teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, action, family, sports

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gavin O'Connor
- **Networks / Studios**: Lionsgate, Mimran Schur Pictures, Solaris Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joel Edgerton** as *Brendan Conlon*
- **Tom Hardy** as *Tommy Conlon*
- **Nick Nolte** as *Paddy Conlon*
- **Jennifer Morrison** as *Tess Conlon*
- **Frank Grillo** as *Frank Campana*
- **Kevin Dunn** as *Principal Zito*
- **Maximiliano Hernández** as *Colt Boyd*
- **Bryan Callen** as *Bryan Callen*
- **Sam Sheridan** as *Sam Sheridan*
- **Fernando Chien** as *Fenroy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What sport does Warrior focus on?
The film centers on mixed martial arts competition.

### Q: When was Warrior released in the United States?
Warrior was released on September 9, 2011 in the US.

### Q: What is the movie’s rating?
It carries a PG-13 rating.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and twenty minutes.

### Q: What is the central family dynamic in the story?
It follows the youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer who trains with his father and faces his estranged older brother.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*