Beyond the Mat

1999, Documentary, 1h 42m

67 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Even if you aren't a fan, Beyond the Mat provides a riveting, perceptive look into the world of professional wrestling by taking a closer look at the people beneath the personas. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

"Beyond the Mat," Barry Blaustein's honest, intimate, revealing, highly entertaining, and critically acclaimed behind-the-scenes look at wrestling, takes viewers beyond the ring and into the lives of the men and women who inhabit this colorful, competitive, and surprisingly complex world.

Cast & Crew

Terry Funk
Self
Mick Foley
Himself, Mankind
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Self
Vince McMahon
Self
Roland Alexander
Self
Collette Foley
Self
Dewey Foley
Self
Noelle Foley
Self
Brandy Smith
Self
Paul Heyman
Self
Tony Jones
Self
Mike Modest
Self
Darren Drozdov
Self
Steve Austin
Self
Barry W. Blaustein
Self
Mark Calloway
Himself, The Undertaker
Matthew Hyson
Spike Dudley
Dwayne Johnson
Joanie Laurer
Herself, Chyna
Jerry Lawler
Himself, The King
Barry W. Blaustein
Director
Barry W. Blaustein
Writer
Barry W. Blaustein
Producer
Barry Bloom
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Ron Howard
Producer
Debra Marie Simon
Co-Producer
Nathan Barr
Original Music
Michael Grady
Cinematography
Jeff Werner
Film Editing
Ron Garrard
Sound
Shawn Holden
Sound
Peter J. Verrando
Sound
Brian Richards
Music Editor
Michael Rosenberg
Producer
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Audience Reviews for Beyond the Mat

  • Jan 03, 2010
    If you liked The Wrestler, you'll like this documentary because its the same story yet its all true. And if you like wrestling, you'll like this documentary because its got lots of wrestlers and lots of wrestling in it. And if you hate wrestling, you'll like this documentary because it shows you exactly why you hate wrestling so very much.
    Lesley N Super Reviewer
  • Oct 25, 2009
    When this 1st came out in the theater I was the very 1st 1 in line to get a ticket
    Brody M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 08, 2008
    As a fan of wrestling, I found this doc incredible. It's a fascinating look into the folks who chose to wrestle for a living and their trials and tribulations. I've recommended this to people who hate wrestling and they've enjoyed it as well.
    Christopher B Super Reviewer
  • Jan 21, 2008
    great documentary on the inside lives of wrestling. it starts off kind of slow when they introduce a couple of nobodies who try to make it in but when they get to the legends it picks up and you really feel for their painful lives and anguish in and out of the ring.
    Vincent T Super Reviewer
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