Zendaya fans have just weeks to watch the critically acclaimed sports drama 'Challengers' on BBC iPlayer before it leaves the platform. The 2024 film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes, follows a love triangle between three tennis players over 13 years.
Plot and Cast
The story centers on Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), an injured tennis star turned coach; her ex-boyfriend Patrick Zweig (Josh O'Connor), a once-promising but now burnt-out player; and her husband Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), a tennis champion. The film culminates in a tense match between the two men on the ATP Challenger Tour.
Critical Acclaim
'Challengers' holds an impressive 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It received four Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and won Best Original Score. One viewer described it as "outstanding" and "jaw-dropping," praising the structure, editing, and performances. Another fan said, "This is how cinema is done. Stellar film."
Limited Availability
The film is only available on BBC and BBC iPlayer for 27 days, so viewers must act quickly. Fans have called it "a compelling, thrill ride" and "an all-time classic." One audience member noted, "It felt like quite an interesting collective experience, most of us were enthralled by it."
'Challengers' is available to watch on BBC and BBC iPlayer now.
