Conor McGregor: Notorious
Conor McGregor: Notorious

Conor McGregor: Notorious

2017Movie90 minEnglish

Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Filmed over the course of 4 years, Notorious is the exclusive, all-access account of Conor’s meteoric rise from claiming benefits and living in his parents' spare room in Dublin to claiming multiple championship UFC belts and seven figure pay-packets in Las Vegas.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Google Users93%
Director: Gavin O'ConnorGenres: Documentary, Sport

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the meteoric rise of Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor, from his humble beginnings in Dublin to becoming a global sports icon. It offers an intimate look at his personal life, training regimens, and his journey through the ranks of professional mixed martial arts. The film captures his intense rivalries, high-stakes fights, and the immense pressure that comes with his unprecedented fame.

Critical Reception

Conor McGregor: Notorious was met with generally positive reviews, with critics often praising its access to McGregor and its compelling portrayal of his journey. While some found it to lean heavily into hagiography, many acknowledged its effectiveness as a sports documentary that captures the charisma and impact of its subject. Audiences, particularly fans of McGregor and MMA, generally responded very favorably.

What Reviewers Say

  • Captures the electrifying charisma and ambition of Conor McGregor.
  • Provides an intimate, albeit often biased, look at the fighter's rise to superstardom.
  • A well-made sports documentary that appeals to both hardcore MMA fans and casual viewers interested in compelling personalities.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly approved of the documentary, highlighting Conor McGregor's inspiring journey, his captivating personality, and the thrilling fight footage. Many found it to be a motivating and entertaining watch that effectively showcased his path to becoming a legendary athlete.

Fun Fact

The film was shot over a period of four years, capturing McGregor's journey from relative obscurity to becoming a two-division UFC champion and a global phenomenon.

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Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"Structurally, the film is pure sports fairy tale; the rise, fall and resurrection of a champion, achieved through hard work, self-belief and a lot of people telling you how great you are..." Read the full review here: http://screen-spac...