Synopsis
Warrior follows two estranged brothers, Tommy and Brendan Conlon, who independently enter a mixed martial arts tournament called Sparta with drastically different motivations. Tommy, a haunted war veteran, seeks prize money while concealing a painful secret, while Brendan, a struggling schoolteacher, fights to save his family's home. Their paths inevitably collide in the championship bout, forcing them to confront a broken past and the bonds of brotherhood.
Did You Know?
- Tom Hardy gained 30 pounds of muscle for his role.
- Real MMA fighters like Kurt Angle appear in the film.
- Nick Nolte received an Academy Award nomination for his role.
- Director Gavin O'Connor originally envisioned the film as a boxing movie.
- Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton trained extensively in MMA for months.
Iconic Quotes
- I'm not leaving without my money. — Tommy Conlon
- You're the most alive man I've ever met, and you're dead inside. — Paddy Conlon
- I love you, Tommy. I love you, and I don't care if you hate me. — Paddy Conlon
- He's my brother. — Brendan Conlon
- You don't have to do this alone anymore. — Brendan Conlon
