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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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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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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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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

For all of its heat and copious amounts of kissing, there are no sex scenes – except that sweaty, ecstatic tennis match.

Rated: 4/5

May 10, 2024

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Craig D. Lindsey

Metro Times (Detroit, MI)

Challengers, like most heated, emotional, one-on-one interactions, comes to a messy, baffling finish.

Jun 11, 2024

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Nathaniel Fetalvero

The New Paper (Singapore)

With a relentless focus akin to a championship-level player eyeing victory at Wimbledon, each scene is served up with precision, volleying between timelines with the agility of a seasoned pro.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 10, 2024

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Nestor Bentancor

Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood

The ball is round and the court rectangular, but this elevated melodrama is a magnetic Bermuda triangle. [Full Review in Spanish]

Jun 9, 2024

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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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Jar

it's a movie... so yeah

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Cuddles5280

Strange movie, not sure what the point of the movie was besides deception.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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patricia b

Boring, lacked good story development and miscast.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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disappointed

2 big things....1. why do you need to show man parts and when did Rated R movies include that?? 2. How can you end a movie in that way?? Unless there's a sequel coming (which I'm not sure what that would look like and don't think people would watch it).

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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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: Pascal Pictures, Frenesy Film Company
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): $48.5M
Runtime: 2h 11m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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