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Knucklehead
Released
100 min
5.1/10 Votes: 2667
A fight promoter deeply in debt to his crooked rival and desperate for a new fighter catches a break when a 450 pound church handyman who has spent his entire life in an orphanage agrees to wrestle on behalf of his fellow orphans.
Lists that include Knucklehead
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Body and Soul List
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- Warrior - Involves a family of fighters and explores themes of masculinity and redemption.
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- The Karate Kid - While it focuses on karate, it shares similar themes of struggle and mentorship.
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- Undisputed - Involves prison boxing and the rivalry between two skilled fighters.
- Gymkata - Combines martial arts and sport while exploring themes of personal conflict.
- The Fighter's Ballad - A drama centered around boxing and personal challenges faced by the protagonist.
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- Knucklehead - A comedic take on boxing involving misfits striving to succeed.
- Real Steel - While focused on robot boxing, it similarly explores themes of fighting and redemption.
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- The Blind Side - A powerful story of triumph over adversity, similar to individual struggles faced in sport.
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- The Interview - Political satire with outrageous comedic scenarios.
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- Step Brothers - Features absurd characters and over-the-top comedy.
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- Bad Santa - Dark comedy loaded with outrageous characters and humor.
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