The Wrestler

2008, Drama, 1h 50m

230 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Mickey Rourke gives a performance for the ages in The Wrestler, a richly affecting, heart-wrenching yet ultimately rewarding drama. Read critic reviews

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Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper (Marisa Tomei), and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood). But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.
  • Rating:
    R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality|Some Drug Use|Violence)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Darren Aronofsky
  • Producer:
    Scott Franklin, Darren Aronofsky
  • Writer:
    Robert D. Siegel
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $26.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Fox

Cast & Crew

Mickey Rourke
Randy "the Ram" Robinson
Marisa Tomei
Cassidy, Pam
Evan Rachel Wood
Stephanie
Mark Margolis
Lenny
Todd Barry
Wayne
Wass Stevens
Nick Volpe
Judah Friedlander
Scott Brumberg
Ernest Miller
The Ayatollah
Darren Aronofsky
Director
Robert D. Siegel
Screenwriter
Scott Franklin
Producer
Darren Aronofsky
Producer
Vincent Maraval
Executive Producer
Agnes Mentre
Executive Producer
Jennifer Roth
Executive Producer
Maryse Alberti
Cinematographer
Andrew Weisblum
Film Editor
Clint Mansell
Original Music
Tim Grimes
Production Design
Matthew Munn
Art Director
Theo Sena
Set Decoration
Amy Westcott
Costume Designer
Mary Vernieu
Casting
Suzanne Crowley
Casting
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Critic Reviews for The Wrestler

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Audience Reviews for The Wrestler

  • Jul 19, 2017
    It's hard after watching this to not compare it to the Rocky series as it's basically Rocky 1,5 & 6 in one film except wrestling not boxing, The film itself is brilliant, A very slow burner at times but a well told story and some great acting performances really help things along, Especially Mickey Rourke who puts in the performance of his life, Being a hardcore wrestling fan I kicked myself waiting so long to watch this, The ending was perfect and you could call it a cliffhanger but it was more of a relief that it let's you decide in your heart what happened but that haunting song after the film finishes only makes you think one way, If you're a fan of the Rocky films you should love this or even just love a great drama with a little twist to the norm you will love this too.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Jul 05, 2013
    Possibly the most beautifully filmed work I have seen---the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous. Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei are excellent--they give flawless performances. Aronofsky redeems himself after the failure that was The Fountain with a raw, captivating story that foreshadows his 2010 masterpiece Black Swan. The Wrestler is at times beautiful, at times disheartening, and at other times--as in the style of Aronofsky--thrilling and disillusioned in its portrayal of the destruction of the human spirit. In the end, The Wrestler is a film that must be experienced, one that captured my heart. I can honestly say that I loved it--every moment.
    Matthew Samuel M Super Reviewer
  • Jan 17, 2013
    Completely believable tale of a wrestler past his prime who is desparate to mend relationships that went out the window. It is hard to imagine anyone other than Rourke pulling this off so successfully and the ending is well...very appropriate.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Sep 15, 2012
    Depressing, slow, but entertaining.
    Shawn M Super Reviewer
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