The Fight (2018 film)

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]

The Fight
Film poster
Directed byJessica Hynes
Written byJessica Hynes
Starring
Release date
  • October 2018 (2018-10) (London)
  • March 15, 2019 (2019-03-15) (United Kingdom)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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 August 2020, it has an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on twelve critical reviews.[7]

Accolades

Hynes was nominated for best first screen play at the 2020 Writers' Guild of Great Britain awards.[8]

References
  1. Romney, Jonathan. "'The Fight': London Review". Screendaily.com.
  2. "British Council Film: The Fight". Film.britishcouncil.org.
  3. "London Film Festival: The Fight". Thereviewshub.com. 22 October 2018.
  4. "The Fight (2019)". Kent's Premier Film Commission. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  5. "'The Fight' at the 62nd BFI London Film Festival". Into Film. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  6. "The Fight". filmdates.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  7. "The Fight (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  8. "Writers' Guild announces award nominees". Chortle. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
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