The Fighter is a biographical sports drama directed by David O. Russell, starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo. The film centers on professional boxer Micky Ward and his older half-brother Dicky Eklund, a former boxer struggling with crack cocaine addiction. Released in December 2010, the movie earned critical acclaim, with particular praise for the supporting performances. Bale and Leo both won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.