Tom Hardy's Acclaimed Drama 'Warrior' Leaves Netflix Soon

The 2011 MMA film has a 84% Rotten Tomatoes rating and a loyal fan following.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:09pm

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Netflix viewers have just a short time left to watch Tom Hardy's acclaimed sports drama Warrior before it leaves the platform next month. The 2011 film, which also stars Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte, and Frank Grillo, tells the story of two estranged brothers who enter a high-stakes mixed martial arts tournament.

Why it matters

Warrior has earned a strong critical reputation since its release, holding an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and building a loyal following among fans of the genre. The film is considered one of the greatest sports movies of the past 15 years, but it has flown under the radar for many viewers.

The details

Directed by Gavin O'Connor, Warrior follows ex-marine Tommy, who after returning home to Pittsburgh, convinces his father, Paddy (Nick Nolte), a recovering alcoholic and former wrestling coach, to train him up for the world's biggest mixed martial arts tournament. But when his estranged brother Brendan (Joel Edgerton), an ex-fighter turned physics teacher, decides to enter the tournament, the pair must go head-to-head in the ring.

  • Warrior is set to be removed from Netflix on April 14, 2026.

The players

Tom Hardy

An acclaimed British actor known for roles in films like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Revenant, and Mad Max: Fury Road.

Joel Edgerton

An Australian actor who co-stars as Tommy's estranged brother Brendan in Warrior.

Nick Nolte

A veteran American actor who plays Paddy, the recovering alcoholic father who trains Tommy for the tournament.

Gavin O'Connor

The director of Warrior, known for other sports dramas like Miracle and The Way Way Back.

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What’s next

Warrior will be removed from Netflix on April 14, 2026, so viewers should watch it before it's no longer available on the platform.

The takeaway

Warrior is a critically acclaimed sports drama that has built a loyal following over the years, but it has remained under the radar for many viewers. With the film set to leave Netflix soon, now is the perfect time for fans of Tom Hardy, MMA, and powerful family dramas to discover this 'masterpiece' before it's too late.