The WrestlerOverview and Synopsis

  • The Wrestler
  • Opened December 17, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 45 min.
  • R
    violence, sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use
  • 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 Read More

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  • Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood
  • Director: Darren Aronofsky
  • Genres: Psychological Drama, Drama, Slice of Life

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  • Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler."
  • Director Darren Aronofsky on the set of "The Wrestler."
  • Evan Rachel Wood and Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler."

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  • Director Oliver Stone, Curtis 50 Cent Jackson and Mickey Rourke at the after party of the California premiere of "The Wrestler."
  • Frances Fisher and Marisa Tomei at the after party of the California premiere of "The Wrestler."
  • Evan Rachel Wood and Peter Rice at the after party of the California premiere of "The Wrestler."

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  • Rourke in Tune Again
    by Robert Shanahan

    Mickey Rourke was intoxicating in this deep character study of a wrestler Randy 'The Ram' Robinson. In this film we see the progression of a man trying to get his life back together any way he can....Read More

  • Was expecting more
    by RandytheMovieFan

    One great performance in a story that turned out to be not particularly exciting to watch. It certainly was gruesome at times, but I was hoping for something more captivating. Probably had my...Read More

  • This is an award winner!?
    by katana109794

    Going to see this movie I was expecting a movie in the same vein as Rocky, Slumdog Millionaire, Good Will Hunting where the message is 'Yes you can have bad situations but if you keep fighting and...Read More

  • Wow!
    by URME2

    This is why we go to the movies. To be moved and be sucked in so much that even when you remind yourself that this is just a movie, you quickly fall into its trap again. And you love it!!! Should...Read More

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The Wrestler Critic Reviews

  • "That weakness for overdoing things whenever possible is a flaw that plays out throughout the film. " Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "Rourke gives the performance of his life." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "Not only does he pull it off, but Rourke creates a galvanizing, humorous, deeply moving portrait that instantly takes its place among the great, iconic screen performances." Variety

    - Todd McCarthy

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