Challengers

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Released Apr 26

2h 11m

Drama

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From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side Story), Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O'Connor - The Crown) -- his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.

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Critics Consensus

With its trio of outstanding performers volleying their star power back and forth without ever dropping the ball, Challengers is a kinetic and sexy romp at court.

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Audience Says

Challengers' charms might be too subtle for some, but if you're looking for a character-driven story about attraction, there's a lot to like here.

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

Guadagnino knows how to make people very, very attractive. But that’s not the same as interesting.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 20, 2024

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Annie Berke

The New Republic

Challengers hails the voyeuristic spectator at every turn: It’s a movie as much about watching as about performing, as much about scopophilia as exhibitionism.

Jun 6, 2024

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

There are times you want to fight Challengers—to take its sliced-and-diced timeline and put everything in its proper order—but resistance is futile.

May 16, 2024

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Tim Miller

Cape Cod Wave Magazine

It’s as if the movie is playing its own tennis match. It’s cruising along, and looks to be on its way to victory. But then along come some unforced errors ... and the tide turns. Game, set, match. Better luck next time. Still ... Zendaya is pretty great.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 21, 2024

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

'Challengers' moves with an impressive amount of skill. Its pacing, and especially its innovative cutting, jumping back and forth through time, make things seem constantly exciting.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 20, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Challengers isn't so much a sports drama with romance in as much as it is a work of art.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 11, 2024

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sierra

was good but not all it was hyped up to be

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/21/24

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Dominic P

Very sexy. The boys needed to make out more.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Sharina

I loved this movie! 1/2 star minus because I wanted to know the results at the end. Z did a wonderful job. And I loved her character and her other co-stars.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/13/24

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Ben W

Pretty good. Zendaya really played one of the most hatable people. Performances were really good and cinematography looks great!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/11/24

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Tam S

Excellent movie- great story, lots of tennis!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

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rudydsmith

A lot better than I originally expected! Definitely a movie to check out before it leaves the theaters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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Luca Guadagnino

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Zendaya

Tashi Duncan

Josh O'Connor

Patrick Zweig

Mike Faist

Art Donaldson

A.J. Lister

Lily

Bryan Doo

Art's Physiotherapist

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Synopsis

From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side Story), Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O'Connor - The Crown) -- his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.

Director: Luca Guadagnino
Producer: Amy Pascal, Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Rachel O'Connor
Screenwriter: Justin Kuritzkes
Distributor: MGM
Production Co: Frenesy Film Company, Pascal Pictures
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Graphic Nudity|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 26, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 17, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.1M
Runtime: 2h 11m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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