Warrior (2011)

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Warrior (2011) is a sports drama film directed by Gavin O’Connor, centered around the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and focusing on the estranged relationship between two brothers and their father. The film is known for its intense emotional depth, well-crafted fight scenes, and powerful performances, especially from Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, and Nick Nolte.
The film follows two brothers, Tommy Riordan (Tom Hardy) and Brendan Conlon (Joel Edgerton), who have been estranged for years due to family trauma. They are brought together in an unexpected and emotionally charged way when both enter a high-stakes MMA tournament called Sparta, with a $5 million prize.
Tommy is a former Marine and a brooding, silent figure haunted by his past. He is dealing with the emotional scars of war and the loss of his unit, as well as unresolved issues with his family. He returns to his hometown and seeks the help of his recovering alcoholic father, Paddy Conlon (Nick Nolte), to train him for the tournament.
Brendan, on the other hand, is a high school physics teacher struggling to make ends meet for his family. With mounting financial problems and the possibility of losing his home, Brendan turns back to his MMA roots and enters the same tournament.
As the brothers advance through the tournament, their paths inevitably collide, setting the stage for an emotional and intense final showdown in the ring, while also forcing them to confront their painful family history and attempt to heal old wounds.