The Fighter is a biographical sports drama released in 2010, directed by David O. Russell. Christian Bale portrays the character of Dicky Eklund, a former boxer and the half-brother of the film's protagonist, Micky Ward. The movie follows Micky's journey to become a professional boxer, while dealing with the challenges posed by his dysfunctional family. Christian Bale's performance as Dicky Eklund earned him numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
