Where to Watch The Champ (1979) (Legally)

Where to watch “The Champ” (1979) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1979), without spoilers.

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 121 minutes.

Top billed names include Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder, Jack Warden.

Age rating/certification can vary by country; check your local provider listing.

Topics & keywords

sports, gambling, boxer, remake, alcoholic, single father, racetrack, alcoholic father, mother child separation, boxing, father son relationship, retired prizefighter

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.

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