Challengers (2024)

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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 132 mins.
Release date - 18-04-2024
Release year - 2024
Genres - Drama, Romance, Top Trending Movies

Overall ratings and scores for Challengers:
Happiness Score - 7.41/10, World Popularity Score - 39.2576/100, IMDB Score - N/A, Metascore - N/A, Rotten Tomatoes - 96%, .
Challengers movie has Total Global Votes - 343, Total IMD Votes - N/A

Challengers Movie Introduction: Movie Challengers, release year 2024 is written by Justin Kuritzkes and directed by Luca Guadagnino. The leading star-cast in this movie are Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor along with the other stars and crew members.

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Movie in-short: Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi's former boy...

Movie story-line: Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Grand Slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

Movie synopsis: Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi's former boy...

Highlights - Challengers (2024)

Total budget - $55,000,000.00
Total revenue - $26,936,634.00
Produced by - Pascal PicturesWhy Are You Acting? ProductionsFrenesy FilmMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Produced in - ItalyUnited States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL - https://www.amazon.com/salp/challengers
Awards won / Nominations - 1 nomination
Certificate(s) - AU : M BG : 14 CA : 12 CA : 12 CL : 12 CO : 11 EE : K-12 GR : 17+ HK : 15A HR : 14 HU : A ID : 6+ IE : PG12 IN : 15 IN : 15 IT : N-16 JP : B-15 KR : 12 LB : M MX : R-13 NL : R PE : 7 PH : M18 PL : 12 PR : 15 PT : 16+ SE : 12+ SK : R TW : 16

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Challengers (2024)

Lead Actors - Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor
Writer(s) - Justin Kuritzkes
Director(s) - Luca Guadagnino

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Challengers (2024)

What is the release date of Challengers (2024)?
Release date of Challengers (2024) is 18-04-2024.


What is the total runtime of Challengers (2024) in minutes?
Total runtime of Challengers (2024) in minutes is 131 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce Challengers (2024) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Challengers (2024) movie is around $55,000,000.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie Challengers (2024)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Challengers (2024) is around $26,936,634.00.


What is the pupularity of Challengers (2024)?
Worldwide pupularity of Challengers (2024) movie is 39.2576%.


What is the name of the production company of film Challengers (2024)?
Production company of film Challengers (2024) is/are Pascal Pictures, Why Are You Acting? Productions, Frenesy Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, .


Which country the film Challengers (2024) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Challengers (2024) is Italy, United States of America, .


Which language the film Challengers (2024) is produced in?
Film Challengers (2024) is produced in English (English), language(s).


Which Genre the film Challengers (2024) belongs to?
Movie Challengers (2024) is categorized under Drama, Romance, Sport genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film Challengers (2024)?
Lead actors of the film Challengers (2024) are Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor.


Who is the writer of the film Challengers (2024)?
The writer(s) of the film Challengers (2024) is/are Justin Kuritzkes.


Who is the director of the film Challengers (2024)?
The director(s) of the film Challengers (2024) is/are Luca Guadagnino.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Challengers (2024) movie?
Movie Challengers (2024) has 1 nomination awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of Challengers (2024) in-short?
Short plot of movie Challengers (2024): Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi's former boy....


What is the full story of Challengers (2024) movie?
Full plot of movie Challengers (2024): Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi's former boy....


Where to find full details of Challengers (2024) movie?
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Challengers (2024)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of ZendayaName: Zendaya
Character: Tashi Donaldson

profie photo of Josh O'ConnorName: Josh O'Connor
Character: Patrick Zweig

profie photo of Mike FaistName: Mike Faist
Character: Art Donaldson

profie photo of Darnell ApplingName: Darnell Appling
Character: Umpire (New Rochelle Final)

profie photo of Bryan DooName: Bryan Doo
Character: Art's Physiotherapist

profie photo of Shane T HarrisName: Shane T Harris
Character: Art's Security Guard

profie photo of Nada DespotovichName: Nada Despotovich
Character: Tashi's Mother

profie photo of Joan McshaneName: Joan Mcshane
Character: Line Judge (New Rochelle Final)

profie photo of Chris FowlerName: Chris Fowler
Character: TV Sports Commentator (Atlanta 2019)

profie photo of Mary Joe FernándezName: Mary Joe Fernández
Character: TV Sports Commentator (Atlanta 2019)

profie photo of A.J. ListerName: A.J. Lister
Character: Lily

profie photo of Connor AulsonName: Connor Aulson
Character: Leo Du Marier

profie photo of Doria BramanteName: Doria Bramante
Character: Woman With Headset (Atlanta 2019)

profie photo of Christine DyeName: Christine Dye
Character: Motel Front Desk Clerk

profie photo of James SylvaName: James Sylva
Character: Motel Husband

profie photo of Kenneth A. OsherowName: Kenneth A. Osherow
Character: Motel Husband

profie photo of Kevin CollinsName: Kevin Collins
Character: New Rochelle Parking Lot Guard

profie photo of Burgess ByrdName: Burgess Byrd
Character: USTA Official / Line Judge US Open Jr.

profie photo of Jason TongName: Jason Tong
Character: Line Judge (New Rochelle Final)

profie photo of Hudson RiveraName: Hudson Rivera
Character: Y. Kucera (US Open Jr. Player)

profie photo of Noah EisenbergName: Noah Eisenberg
Character: T. Svoboda (US Open Jr. Player)

profie photo of Emma DavisName: Emma Davis
Character: A. Mueller (US Open Jr. Player)

profie photo of Naheem GarciaName: Naheem Garcia
Character: Tashi's Father

profie photo of Alex BancilaName: Alex Bancila
Character: Grosu

profie photo of Jake JensenName: Jake Jensen
Character: Finn Larsen

profie photo of Konrad RybaName: Konrad Ryba
Character: Player (New Rochelle Locker Room)

profie photo of Hailey GatesName: Hailey Gates
Character: Helen (Patrick's Date)

profie photo of Andrew RogersName: Andrew Rogers
Character: Art's Teammate (Stanford)

profie photo of Beverly Kristenson HeltonName: Beverly Kristenson Helton
Character: Umpire (Stanford Match)

profie photo of Brad GilbertName: Brad Gilbert
Character: Art's Trainer (Ohio 2011)

profie photo of Sam XuName: Sam Xu
Character: Art's Fan

profie photo of Caleb SchneiderName: Caleb Schneider
Character: Puppeteer

Crew Members:

profie photo of Luca GuadagninoName: Luca Guadagnino
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of Amy PascalName: Amy Pascal
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Rachel O'ConnorName: Rachel O'Connor
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Luca GuadagninoName: Luca Guadagnino
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of ZendayaName: Zendaya
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Trent ReznorName: Trent Reznor
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of Atticus RossName: Atticus Ross
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of Jennie SheaName: Jennie Shea
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Recordist

profie photo of Sayombhu MukdeepromName: Sayombhu Mukdeeprom
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of Marco CostaName: Marco Costa
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Merissa LombardoName: Merissa Lombardo
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design

profie photo of Paul AlixName: Paul Alix
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Jasmine ChoName: Jasmine Cho
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Matthew GatlinName: Matthew Gatlin
Department: Art
Job/Role: Supervising Art Director

profie photo of Jess RoyalName: Jess Royal
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration

profie photo of J.W. AndersonName: J.W. Anderson
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design

profie photo of Mary ChipmanName: Mary Chipman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Rob GreeneName: Rob Greene
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Additional Hairstylist

profie photo of Danarose LobueName: Danarose Lobue
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist

profie photo of Ashley LorringtonName: Ashley Lorrington
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist

profie photo of Sarah McGrayName: Sarah McGray
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Fernanda Lucía PérezName: Fernanda Lucía Pérez
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Designer

profie photo of Kellie RobinsonName: Kellie Robinson
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Rebecca SerraName: Rebecca Serra
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Additional Hairstylist

profie photo of Sherryn SmithName: Sherryn Smith
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Kevin CollinsName: Kevin Collins
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director

profie photo of Kit ConnersName: Kit Conners
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Second Assistant Director

profie photo of Valentina de AmicisName: Valentina de Amicis
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director

profie photo of Enrico Mastracchi ManesName: Enrico Mastracchi Manes
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director

profie photo of Elisa PeriniName: Elisa Perini
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Assistant Director

profie photo of Kim H. WintherName: Kim H. Winther
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director

profie photo of Risa Uchida BattisName: Risa Uchida Battis
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser

profie photo of Chantal BirdsongName: Chantal Birdsong
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director

profie photo of E. David CosierName: E. David Cosier
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director

profie photo of Mary-Ling GregoryName: Mary-Ling Gregory
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration Buyer

profie photo of Jennifer LaFaceName: Jennifer LaFace
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Set Decoration

profie photo of Bryan LaneName: Bryan Lane
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Designer

profie photo of Malique McLarenName: Malique McLaren
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser

profie photo of Setha PhongsavanName: Setha Phongsavan
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser

profie photo of John PungitoreName: John Pungitore
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser

profie photo of Tom WagmanName: Tom Wagman
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Designer

profie photo of Craig BerkeyName: Craig Berkey
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor

profie photo of Craig BerkeyName: Craig Berkey
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer

profie photo of Paul CarterName: Paul Carter
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer

profie photo of Paul CarterName: Paul Carter
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Designer

profie photo of Davide FavargiottiName: Davide Favargiotti
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor

profie photo of Brendan Jamieson O'BrienName: Brendan Jamieson O'Brien
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator

profie photo of Lisa PineroName: Lisa Pinero
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Mixer

profie photo of Adam PleimanName: Adam Pleiman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Mixer

profie photo of Eva RismanforoushName: Eva Rismanforoush
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator

profie photo of Thomas VargaName: Thomas Varga
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Production Sound Mixer

profie photo of Karl WassermanName: Karl Wasserman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Utility Sound

profie photo of William CunhaName: William Cunha
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Technician

profie photo of Andrew Thomas FairbankName: Andrew Thomas Fairbank
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Technician

profie photo of Joseph JarzobskiName: Joseph Jarzobski
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Technician

profie photo of Juliana LimaName: Juliana Lima
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Coordinator

profie photo of John RuggieriName: John Ruggieri
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Special Effects Supervisor

profie photo of John Vincent MasonName: John Vincent Mason
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator

profie photo of Virginia CefalyName: Virginia Cefaly
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Producer

profie photo of Daniel ChavezName: Daniel Chavez
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Producer

profie photo of Jesse Cook IIIName: Jesse Cook III
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Visual Effects Editor

profie photo of Diego Di PaolaName: Diego Di Paola
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Digital Compositor

profie photo of Brian DrewesName: Brian Drewes
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor

profie photo of Julian Collazo BassName: Julian Collazo Bass
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant "C" Camera

profie photo of Bianca ButtiName: Bianca Butti
Department: Camera
Job/Role: "A" Camera Operator

profie photo of Jesse CardozaName: Jesse Cardoza
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Lighting Technician

profie photo of Eddie K. GoldblattName: Eddie K. Goldblatt
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant "C" Camera

profie photo of Terrence HayesName: Terrence Hayes
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Operator

profie photo of Matt HedgesName: Matt Hedges
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant Camera

profie photo of Nick JablonskiName: Nick Jablonski
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip

profie photo of John McNeillName: John McNeill
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip

profie photo of Steve KosterName: Steve Koster
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Drone Operator

profie photo of Frans Wetterings IIIName: Frans Wetterings III
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer

profie photo of Dave ScrantonName: Dave Scranton
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Best Boy Grip

profie photo of Matt BouldryName: Matt Bouldry
Department: Production
Job/Role: Extras Casting

profie photo of Dann FinkName: Dann Fink
Department: Production
Job/Role: ADR Voice Casting

profie photo of Bruce WinantName: Bruce Winant
Department: Production
Job/Role: ADR Voice Casting

profie photo of Kate AbrahamName: Kate Abraham
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costumer

profie photo of Gina G. AllerName: Gina G. Aller
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Costumer

profie photo of Maria BentfieldName: Maria Bentfield
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costumer

profie photo of Sirraya BillingsName: Sirraya Billings
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costumer

profie photo of Sean HaleyName: Sean Haley
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costumer

profie photo of Elizabeth KirbyName: Elizabeth Kirby
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Supervisor

profie photo of Nava R. SadanName: Nava R. Sadan
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Supervisor

profie photo of Howard SteevesName: Howard Steeves
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Costumer

profie photo of Bernard BellewName: Bernard Bellew
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer

profie photo of Lorenzo MieliName: Lorenzo Mieli
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer

profie photo of Krystle PoulinName: Krystle Poulin
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Justin KuritzkesName: Justin Kuritzkes
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay

profie photo of John AllegrettiName: John Allegretti
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects

profie photo of Francine MaislerName: Francine Maisler
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of Kimberly KimbleName: Kimberly Kimble
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist

profie photo of Massimo GattabrusiName: Massimo Gattabrusi
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Designer

profie photo of Amber VonerName: Amber Voner
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Department Head

profie photo of Cheryl Vernae WilliamsName: Cheryl Vernae Williams
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Dan CayerName: Dan Cayer
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor

profie photo of Marco GeracitanoName: Marco Geracitano
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor

profie photo of Swapnil KharcheName: Swapnil Kharche
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Producer

profie photo of Don LibbyName: Don Libby
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor

profie photo of David V. MeiName: David V. Mei
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: VFX Artist

profie photo of Riaz PatelName: Riaz Patel
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor

profie photo of Evan AurelioName: Evan Aurelio
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Lighting Technician

profie photo of Steve KosterName: Steve Koster
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Drone Cinematographer

profie photo of Steve RamseyName: Steve Ramsey
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer

profie photo of Kathy Driscoll-MohlerName: Kathy Driscoll-Mohler
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting Associate

profie photo of Molly RoseName: Molly Rose
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting Associate

profie photo of Matt CurtisName: Matt Curtis
Department: Art
Job/Role: Main Title Designer

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Reviews Section

rated 4 out of 5
April 25, 2024

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/challengers-movie-review-luca-guadagnino-goes-deep-beyond-the-baseline/ "Challengers transcends the limits of its tennis-centric premise to delve deep into the complexities of human relationships and personal desires. Luca Guadagnino’s meticulous filmmaking and metaphoric storytelling, coupled with the stellar, fervorous performances of Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist, propel viewers into a world where the lines between love and competition blur with tantalizing intensity, sexual tension, and an electrifying score. With its potent blend of passion, intimacy, narrative and character depth, the film never stops reminding us that the most captivating stories lie beyond the boundaries of the tennis court." Rating: A-


-- Manuel São Bento
rated 4.5 out of 5
April 26, 2024

A lot of fun, is 'Challengers'. First of all, I gotta say, the proper poster is so good! Thankfully, the movie matches. I enjoyed my time watching this one, I do have some (very) minor issues with the pacing and music (that blaring club track is a bit much) but in truth they evaporate given how high quality the rest of the film is. The cast are great. Zendaya is the obvious star of the 131 minutes, she is top notch throughout. Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist are just as impressive though, they more than hold their own alongside Zendaya. I've seen O’Connor before in TV's 'The Crown' so I'm not all that surprised or anything, though this is the first time I've see Faist act. Aside from the earlier noted track, the music is overall excellent though. I also like how the tennis is portrayed, I'm only a casual viewer of the sport but it all felt believable in that regard. I think the run time could've been trimmed a tad, while the amount of different timelines is perhaps a little excessive. Again, mind, these are not major concerns of mine, just worthy of noting. A terrific flick, no doubt!


-- r96sk
rated 3.5 out of 5
April 30, 2024

Tennis playing "Art" (Mike Faist) and "Patrick" (Josh C'Connor) have been best mates since school but there's a fly in the ointment of their bromance. That's the upcoming superstar that is "Tashi" (Zendaya) - whom both of the boys take a shine to. A shared beer in their hotel room and she declares she's no home wrecker - but as this story progresses we arrive at a scenario that sees her own career aspirations tragically thwarted and rather vicariously transferred onto now husband "Art" whilst her ex-boyfriend "Patrick" and he now barely speak. Having won six slams, "Art" is running out of steam - but his unfulfilled wife is not ready for him to quit. Can he win an elusive US Open? For that matter, can he even win a confidence-building Challenger event in which he must beat his former friend. It's this match that serves as the conduit for the story as we dance about the timelines delivering a story that I felt was rife with pretty toxic ambition. Zendaya handles her really ambiguous, sometimes quite cruel and selfish, role here real quite unnervingly well as Luca Guadagnino allows all three actors to develop characteristics that vary from the engaging to the detestable - and he lets us be the judge. They are all flawed individuals spurned on by hormones, desire and the highly charged and competitive nature of their touring existences makes for quite a compelling look at just what makes these guys tick! After his appearance in "Mothering Sunday" (2021) O'Connor has no issues getting naked, the others prove a little more restrained as the sexual chemistry becomes more palpable and destructive and by the denouement - well who knows what will happen? I like that uncertainty - and I know what I wanted to occur... If you can't like yourself, can anyone else?


-- CinemaSerf

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