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Peaceful Warrior (2006)

PG-13 03/30/2006 Drama 2h 0m
74%
User
Score
7.2/10
26%
40/100

There are no ordinary moments.

Overview

A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.

Victor Salva

Director

Kevin Bernhardt

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Scott Mechlowicz

Scott Mechlowicz

Dan Millman

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Socrates

Amy Smart

Amy Smart

Joy

Tim DeKay

Tim DeKay

Coach Garrick

Ashton Holmes

Ashton Holmes

Tommy

Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley

Trevor

Agnes Bruckner

Agnes Bruckner

Susye

B.J. Britt

B.J. Britt

Kyle

Tom Tarantini

Tom Tarantini

Thug with gun

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Media

Peaceful Warrior (2006) - Official Trailer [HD]

Peaceful Warrior (2006) - Official Trailer [HD]

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak

Written on September 3, 2021

_**Great bits of wisdom with contrivances**_

Based on Dan Millman's hit 1980 book, "Peaceful Warrior" (2006) is reminiscent of "The Karate Kid" and "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" albeit with gymnastics substituting for martial arts.

It's a worthwhile movie but a dad too formulaic and just seems to lack the necessary mojo to pull it out its pedestrian plotting.

Although I enjoyed the constant stream of wisdom that flowed from Nick Nolte's character, "Socrates," the film took a wrong turn with him almost immediately by implying that he had the power to instantaneously levitate 15 feet. From there it gets even weirder. I felt this took away from his character rather than make him more intriguing. Regardless, Nolte does a respectable job in the role and, again, I did enjoy his many gem...

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