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- The Wrestler (2008) In what many consider the best performance of his legendary career, Mickey Rourke plays Randy "The Ram" Robinson in "The Wrestler."
- The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) Definitely one of the more low-key entries on this list, "The Peanut Butter Falcon” is the name of the pro wrestling persona of Zac, a young man with Down syndrome who wants nothing more than to head to the pro wrestling school of his idol, the Salt Water Redneck.
- Fighting With My Family (2019) The mostly true story of WWE's Paige and her rise to wrestling superstardom, "Fighting with my Family" is a fantastic watch.
- Foul King (2000) Keeping with our trend of international pro wrestling cinema, "Foul King" is a well received movie from South Korea. It follows the life of Dae Ho, a financial advisor who has become used to the pressures of his job and bullying of his superiors.
- Vision Quest. Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino, Michael Schoeffling. 748 votes. Considered a cult classic, Vision Quest tells the inspirational story of high school wrestler Louden Swain, played by Matthew Modine, as he defies all odds in pursuit of becoming a state champion.
- The Wrestler. Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood. 691 votes. With a career-defining performance from Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler presents a harrowing tale of a former professional wrestling superstar's fight for redemption both inside and outside the squared circle.
- Beyond the Mat. Mick Foley, Mark Calloway, Matthew Hyson. 509 votes. Beyond the Mat is a groundbreaking documentary that pulls back the curtain on the professional wrestling industry, providing an unfiltered look at the lives of wrestlers beyond their in-ring personas.
- Fighting with My Family. Florence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost. 361 votes. Based on the incredible true story of WWE superstar Paige, Fighting with My Family chronicles the journey of a young British girl from a wrestling-obsessed family as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of pursuing her dream to become a professional wrestler.
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- Foxcatcher (2014) Foxcatcher isn't so much about wrestling as it is the disturbing relationship between Olympic gold medalist Mark Schultz (played by Channing Tatum) and his coach John du Pont (played by Steve Carell).
- Waves (2019) Waves doesn't follow the template of most movies, and that's partly what makes it so great. Director Trey Edward Shults switches narrative strands halfway through, but it's always the aspiring young wrestler Tyler who drives the entire movie forward.
- Warrior (2011) Paddy Conlon may have been an amazing trainer, but he was a terrible father. Now a recovering alcoholic, Paddy attempts to reconnect with his sons—both grown-up and apart with a history of fighting.
- When We Were Kings (1996) "The Rumble in the Jungle" was one of the most prolific events in fighting sports history. The heavyweight championship boxing match took place in 1974 between legendary George Foreman and Muhammad Ali.
Jan 3, 2024 · Here are some of the best wrestling movies and documentaries to check out, even if you aren't a super-fan.
- Philip Sledge
Dec 22, 2023 · In honor of Sean Durkin’s tearjerker hitting theaters on December 22, we’ve rounded up some must-see non-documentary films about wrestling that anyone, wrestling fan or not, can enjoy. Night...
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- Jihane Bousfiha
Dec 30, 2023 · From The Iron Claw to Queens of the Ring, these are the best movies about pro wrestling.
Jul 22, 2020 · These films aren’t about the rise of an amateur wrestler looking to overcome their demons and notch a triumphant win in the end – they’re more about the pomp and circumstance that comes with delivering body slams, hot promos, and other crowd popping antics. 1. ‘Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling’.
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