Chuck(2017)

Name: Chuck
Director: Philippe Falardeau
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Released: May 5, 2017
Cast: Liev Schreiber, Elisabeth Moss, Ron Perlman, Naomi Watts

IFC Films

R
Rated R for language throughout, drug use, sexuality/nudity and some bloody images
1h 38m

Release Date: May 5, 2017

A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, who had a once-in-a-lifetime bout with Muhammad Ali that would inspire the film Rocky (1976).

Release Details

Original Release | May 5, 2017 | Limited

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Box Office Results

2025-04-29T04:05:55.637Z

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$34,565
Total US & Canada:
$320,725
Total International
$181,793
Total Worldwide:
$502,518

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Director & Top Cast

Philippe Falardeau
Director

Liev Schreiber
Chuck Wepner

Elisabeth Moss
Phyliss Wepner

Ron Perlman
Al Braverman

Naomi Watts
Linda

Technical Specifications

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

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Rocky (1976) . Chuck Wepner, the "Bayonne Bleeder," he was the pride of Bayonne, New Jersey, a man who went fifteen rounds in the ring with Muhammad Ali, and the real life inspiration for Rocky Balboa. But before all that, Chuck Wepner was a liquor salesman and father with a modest prizefighting career whose life changed overnight when, in 1975, he was chosen to take on The Greatest in a highly publicized title match. It's the beginning of a wild ride through the exhilarating highs and humbling lows of sudden fame-but what happens when your fifteen minutes in the spotlight are up? — AnonymousB He was the pride of Bayonne, New Jersey, a man who went fifteen rounds in the ring with Muhammad Ali, and the real-life inspiration for Rocky Balboa. But before all that, Chuck Wepner (Schreiber) was a liquor salesman and father with a modest prize-fighting career whose life changed overnight when, in 1975, he was chosen to take on Ali in a highly publicised title match.