Peaceful Warrior

Peaceful Warrior is a 2006 drama, romance, and sport film directed by Victor Salva and written by Kevin Bernhardt. The movie stars Scott Mechlowicz, Nick Nolte, Amy Smart, and Ashton Holmes. It is based on the work of Dan Millman and the novel Way of the Peaceful Warrior. The plot follows a college gymnast whose life changes after a chance encounter with a stranger. The film originates from Germany and the United States and was originally produced in English.

The film has a runtime of 120 minutes and was rated PG-13. It was released on March 30, 2006, and distributed by Starz Entertainment and Netflix. Production companies involved include Sobini Films, MHF Zweite Academy Film, and Lionsgate. The production had a capital cost of 12,000,000 and earned 4,300,000 at the box office. It is available via video on demand.

Critical reception includes a 25% rating and a 4.7 out of 10 score. The Metascore is 40 out of 100, and the Rotten Tomatoes rating is 26%. The IMDb rating is 7.2 out of 10, based on 31,072 votes. The TMDb vote average is 7.445. The film is associated with artistic gymnastics and themes of spirituality.