The Fight (2018 film)
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| The Fight | |
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| Directed by | Jessica Hynes |
| Written by | Jessica Hynes |
| Produced by | Jason Maza |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Fight is a 2018 British family drama film, the debut as writer-director for Jessica Hynes. The film stars Hynes, Russell Brand, Anita Dobson, Rhona Mitra, Christopher Fairbank, Sennia Nanua, Alice Lowe, Sally Phillips and Liv Hill.[1]
- Jessica Hynes as Tina Bell
- Russell Brand as The Guru
- Anita Dobson as Gene Dunn
- Rhona Mitra as Amanda Chadwick
- Christopher Fairbank as Frank Dunn
- Sennia Nanua as Emma Bell
- Alice Lowe as Home school teacher
- Sally Phillips as Beth Hunter
- Liv Hill as Jordan Chadwick
- Shaun Parkes as Micky Bell
Plot
Tina is a mother of three who with her husband on nightshifts, her eldest daughter being bullied at school and her parents' relationship in trouble, is feeling overwhelmed. With the reappearance of a former school rival Tina steps into the boxing ring and discovers how to fight for herself.[2]
Production
The film was predominantly shot in and around Folkestone, Kent in 12 days with cinematographer Ryan Eddleston.[3] Locations included Cornwallis Avenue, Folkestone Harbour Arm, Folkestone Coastal Park, The Warren, Lower Radnor Park, Folkestone academy and Folkestone amateur boxing club.[4]
Release
The Fight premiered at the 2018 London Film Festival[5] and was released in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2019.[4][6] As of October 2021[update], it has an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 critical reviews.[7]