The Boxer 1997 · USA, Ireland · 113 minutes · R · Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations. political drama romantic drama Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Brian Cox, Emily Watson Director: Jim Sheridan Love is always worth fighting for. Young Danny Flynn is released from prison after 14 years after "taking the rap" for the IRA and tries to rebuild his life in his old Belfast neighborhood. Tags: boxers, dangerous friends, going straight 7.0 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Love is always worth fighting for. Young Danny Flynn is released from prison after 14 years after "taking the rap" for the IRA and tries to rebuild his life in his old Belfast neighborhood. Tags: boxers, dangerous friends, going straight, redemption Watch The Boxer trailer Starring of The Boxer Daniel Day-Lewis as Danny Flynn Brian Cox as Joe Hamill Emily Watson as Maggie Lorraine Pilkington as Bride Niall Shanahan as Groom John Wall as Priest Maria McDermottroe as Betty Storyline of The Boxer Nineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. Fourteen years later, Danny is released from prison and returns to his old working class neighborhood to resume his life as a boxer. Genre: drama, romance, sport Theme: boxers, dangerous friends, going straight, redemption Mood: in a minor key, food for thought Attribute: high artistic quality Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: questionable for children MPA rating: R Award: Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations. Rating of The Boxer 7.0 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of The Boxer Write your review or comment