The Wrestler

2009 • 109 minutes
4.4
67 reviews
98%
Tomatometer
Eligible
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About this movie

Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of die-hard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life -- trying to reconnect with his daughter, and strikes up a blossoming romance with an aging stripper (Marisa Tomei). Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy "The Ram" back into his world of wrestling.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
67 reviews
Lucy Edwards
May 19, 2015
Such a great drama (cries) 5 stars
Koo Perks
January 29, 2016
Superb Acting
Nathan Holton
October 16, 2014
Go mickey rourke