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- Rocky III (1982) Rocky III was bigger and badder than the previous two installments in Sylvester Stallone’s all-time great boxing movie franchise, and some of that is thanks to Hulk Hogan’s brief yet iconic performance as Thunder Lips, the wrestler Rocky Balboa (Stallone) faces in an exhibition match early on.
- The Princess Bride (1987) Andre the Giant was one one of the most legendary wrestlers to ever step into the ring, but there are some out there who probably know the “Eighth Wonder of the World” from his work in Ron Reiner’s 1987 fantasy comedy, The Princess Bride.
- Spider-Man (2002) You can’t tell Peter Parker’s origin story without including Bone Saw McGraw, and luckily fans didn’t have to live in that reality in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies, as the first entry in the franchise saw the late Macho Man Randy Savage take on the role of the over-the-top and notorious wrestler.
- The Longest Yard (2005) There are movies with one or maybe two wrestlers, but the 2005 remake of The Longest Yard starring Adam Sandler featured some of the WWE superstars of that era with the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kevin Nash, Bill Goldberg, and the Great Khali on both sides of the inmates vs. guards football game.
- 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.
- 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.
Jul 20, 2024 · The Wrestler, The Iron Claw, and The Peanut Butter Falcon are among the best movies about professional wrestling.
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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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Apr 21, 2022 · Many wrestling matches are staged, but not all of them—and either way, wrestling can be quite entertaining to watch and packed full of drama. Here are some of the best wrestling movies worth watching.
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Jan 3, 2024 · Here are some of the best wrestling movies and documentaries to check out, even if you aren't a super-fan.