Knockout

"Inside every kid is the heart of a champion."

Apr 26 2011 PG 1h 30m
Action, Family

Outsider and new kid Matthew desperately wants to join his high school's boxing team, but resident bully and boxing champion Hector stands in his way. Facing constant torment, Matthew finds an unlikely ally in Dan, the school's janitor and one-time amateur boxer. Together, they train for the biggest boxing match of Matthew's life and discover what it truly means to be a winner.

Plot

Dan Barnes (Steve Austin) is a former pro boxer who retired after growing weary of his violent existence. Now a school janitor, Dan tries to help a new student, Matthew Miller (Daniel Magder), who is being targeted by bullies. While Matthew learns how to box and stand up to his tormentors, one of whom is the school boxing champ (Jaren Brandt Bartlett), Dan's new found role as a teacher helps him come to terms with his tumultuous past.

Written by

Evan Jacobs, Jack Nasser

Directed by

Anne Wheeler

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Nasser Entertainment Group, Caliber Media Company, NGN Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
2,681
Average Rating
4.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA