American Fighter Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 2, 2022

American Fighter

Release Date: Friday, May 21, 2021 Apple TV+

Director: Shaun Paul Piccinino

Starring: Tommy Flanagan • Sean Patrick Flanery • Christina Moore • Allison Paige • George Kosturos

R Drama 1 hr, 38 m

5 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Desperate for cash to save his deathly ill mother, college wrestler Ali enters the hidden world of underground fighting. Ali shows promise but, lacking skills, he gets beaten bloody. Duke, a troubled handler, takes pity on the boy and trains him to be a fierce competitor—but is it enough to make Ali a winner?

Drama Sports Fighting

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Who stars in American Fighter – Cast List

T
Tommy Flanagan
Papillon, The Wave
Sean Patrick Flanery
Killing Mary Sue, Nefarious
C
Christina Moore
The Nana Project, The Curse of The Necklace
A
Allison Paige
Wild Game, Be Somebody
G
George Kosturos
Ride
B
Bryan Craig
Spread, Ride

Who is making American Fighter – Crew List

A look at American Fighter behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Shaun Paul Piccinino last helmed The Island and Holiday Harmony.

Director: Shaun Paul Piccinino
Screenwriter: Shaun Paul Piccinino

Studios: Forrest Films; Apple Original Films
Production Company: Double E Pictures
ESX Entertainment
Motion Theory

Production – What we know about the American Fighter

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2018

Completed

Changed American Fighter movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 38 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

American Fighter Trailers and Clips

American Fighter

Official Trailer

American Fighter Release Date: When was the film released?

American Fighter was released in Apple TV+ on Friday, May 21 , 2021. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Dry, Army of the Dead and Dream Horse.

American Fighter Digital Release Date

American Fighter is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, May 21, 2021. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.