The Champ_
"The knockout picture of the year!"
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Champ earned $1.6M worldwide on a $356K budget — a 349% return on investment.
King Vidor →
Year context
The Champ was released 95 years ago in 1931.
CAST (16)
Wallace Beery
Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Jackie Cooper
Dink Purcell
Irene Rich
Linda Carleton
Roscoe Ates
Sponge
Edward Brophy
Tim
Hale Hamilton
Tony Carleton
JS
Jesse Scott
Jonah
Marcia Mae Jones
Mary Lou Carleton
Dannie Mac Grant
Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)
Dell Henderson
The Doctor (uncredited)
Tom McGuire
Los Angeles Promoter (uncredited)
BP
Bob Perry
Referee (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Louie the Bartender (uncredited)
Andy Shuford
Boy at Racetrack (uncredited)
DT
Dan Tobey
Ring Announcer (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$356K
Budget
$1.6M
Revenue
+349%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (2)
B
1932
WON
B
1932
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (58 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$356,000
Box Office
$1,600,000
Profit
+$1,244,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Champ about?
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
How long is The Champ?
The Champ has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who directed The Champ?
The Champ was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Champ?
The cast of The Champ includes Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, Roscoe Ates, Edward Brophy.
How much did The Champ make at the box office?
The Champ earned $1,600,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $356,000.
What is the rating of The Champ?
The Champ has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 58 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Family
KEYWORDS (17)
sports
gambling
fighter
boxer
alcoholic
single father
racetrack
alcoholic father
prizefight
divorced parents
mother child separation
boxing
father son relationship
remade
prizefighter
retired prizefighter
mother son reunion