Warrior (2011)
Kernel Score: 89% · 4,923 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Action
Released: 2011-09-09
Runtime: 140 minutes
Is Warrior worth watching?
Must-watch. Two estranged brothers enter the same mixed martial arts tournament, one trained by their troubled father. The fights are good, but the family drama and the two lead performances are what make it stick.
Watch it if you
- like sports dramas with emotional stakes
- enjoy brothers-at-war stories
- want a film with Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton at their best
Skip it if you
- dislike combat sports
- want a light-hearted watch
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Warrior
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
Warrior parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Warrior is a PG-13 drama about estranged brothers competing in mixed martial arts, with an alcoholic father subplot.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent intense mixed martial arts fighting and training sequences drive the plot.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — A central character is an alcoholic former boxer, with drinking depicted as a source of family harm.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Warrior
If you liked Warrior, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Undisputed III: Redemption (2010) — 85%: Straight-ahead fighting film with strong action.
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) — 96%: Crowd-pleasing, well-made action drama.
- Miracle (2004) — 78%: Inspiring sports drama about a team overcoming odds.
- Heat (1995) — 89%: Serious, character-driven drama with two powerful leads.
- Gladiator (2000) — 90%: Combat and personal loss in an epic setting.
Director
Cast
- 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
Warrior FAQ
Is Warrior worth watching?
Must-watch. Two estranged brothers enter the same mixed martial arts tournament, one trained by their troubled father. The fights are good, but the family drama and the two lead performances are what make it stick.
Where can I watch Warrior?
In the US you can stream Warrior on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Warrior OK for kids?
Warrior is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Warrior is a PG-13 drama about estranged brothers competing in mixed martial arts, with an alcoholic father subplot.
What movies are like Warrior?
If you liked Warrior, try Undisputed III: Redemption, Top Gun: Maverick, Miracle and Heat.