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1. Foxcatcher. 2014 2h 14m R. 7.0 (149K) Rate. 81 Metascore. U.S. Olympic wrestling champions and brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz join "Team Foxcatcher", led by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont, as they train for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, but John's self-destructive behavior threatens to consume them all.
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- Beyond the Mat (1999) This is easily one of the most interesting movies about the subject that has ever been made. It actually serves as a documentary, delving deeper into the lives of professional wrestlers.
- The True Story of WrestleMania (2011) This is another documentary. As you might have already guessed, it too features McMahon and his group of wrestlers that typically perform for his organization.
- Foxcatcher (2014) This movie made a lot of headlines when it was first released a few years ago. Starring Channing Tatum, it recounts the recruitment of Olympic gold medalists who were practically experts in wrestling.
- The Resurrection of Jake The Snake (2015) If you follow wrestling, even a little bit, you’re likely to remember Jake the Snake Roberts. Like most individuals involved in the sport, this documentary talks about his larger-than-life persona and also discusses his life outside of the ring.
- 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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- ... All the Marbles (1981) The first film about female wrestling and the last movie directed by Robert Aldrich, “... All the Marbles” was led by a cast of Vicki Frederick, Laurene Landon and Peter Falk as a wrestling tag team and their manager, respectively.
- Vision Quest (1985) Matthew Modine is the star of “Vision Quest,” a 1985 coming-of-age drama about a high school wrestler who wants to drop two weight classes to face the state champion but gets distracted after falling for an older woman (Linda Fiorentino) who is passing through town.
- Body Slam (1987) A struggling music promoter (Dirk Benedict) accidentally signs a wrestler (Roddy Piper) instead of a musician and decides to try his luck as a pro wrestling manager instead.
- No Holds Barred (1989) Was “No Holds Barred” a quality movie? Of course not. But as wrestling fans, we can appreciate a good gimmick and thankfully, like the WWE, “No Holds Barred” never took itself too seriously.
- 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. 1985 1h 47m R. 6.7 (10K) Rate. 55 Metascore. A high school wrestler in Spokane, Washington has trouble focusing on his training regimen when a beautiful young drifter takes up temporary residence at his home. Director Harold Becker Stars Matthew Modine Linda Fiorentino Michael Schoeffling. 3. Legendary. 2010 1h 47m PG-13. 6.1 (5.4K)
Apr 21, 2022 · By Georgia May. Apr 21, 2022. If you buy something using our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Even if you aren’t a wrestling fan, these wrestling movies will take you on a ride like no other movies can.
