Where to Watch The Champ (1979) in the US

What it's about

Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway and Ricky Schroder star in this poignant story about a one-time boxing champ who is forced to return to the ring in order to maintain custody of his eight-year-old son. Voight plays Billy Flynn, an ex-champion boxer who was KO'd by booze and gambling. When the wealthy, estranged mother of Flynn's young son begins trying to lure the boy away from him, Flynn must return to the ring to provide for his child.

Cast and crew

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Writer

Frances Marion, Walter Newman

Starring

Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder

Details

Release date

Apr 4, 1979

Language

English, Spanish

Country

United States

Box office

$30,441,738

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 8 nominations total

Where to Watch The Champ (1979) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Champ in the United States?

The Champ is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Spectrum On Demand (HD).

Can I stream The Champ or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Spectrum On Demand (HD).

Can I watch The Champ for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).