
Beyond the Mat
1999, Documentary, 1h 42m
67 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
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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"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
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Self
Mick Foley
Himself, Mankind
Himself, Mankind
Vince McMahon
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Self
Roland Alexander
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Self
Collette Foley
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Critic Reviews for Beyond the Mat
Audience Reviews for Beyond the Mat
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Jan 03, 2010If 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
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Oct 25, 2009When this 1st came out in the theater I was the very 1st 1 in line to get a ticketBrody M Super Reviewer
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Feb 08, 2008As 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
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Jan 21, 2008great 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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