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The Wrestler

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler (2008)
A drama centered on retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson as he makes his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival.
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Psychological DramaTragedyDramaSport

A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.

  • Director
    • Darren Aronofsky
  • Writer
    • Robert Siegel
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Evan Rachel Wood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    333K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,613
    192
    • Director
      • Darren Aronofsky
    • Writer
      • Robert Siegel
    • Stars
      • Mickey Rourke
      • Marisa Tomei
      • Evan Rachel Wood
    • 699User reviews
    • 314Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 58 wins & 93 nominations total

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    Photos201

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    Top Cast99+

    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • Randy 'The Ram' Robinson
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Cassidy
    Evan Rachel Wood
    Evan Rachel Wood
    • Stephanie
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Lenny
    Todd Barry
    Todd Barry
    • Wayne
    Wass Stevens
    Wass Stevens
    • Nick Volpe
    Judah Friedlander
    Judah Friedlander
    • Scott Brumberg
    Ernest Miller
    • The Ayatollah
    Dylan Keith Summers
    Dylan Keith Summers
    • Necro Butcher
    • (as Dylan Summers)
    Tommy Farra
    • Tommy Rotten
    Mike Miller
    • Lex Lethal
    Marcia Jean Kurtz
    Marcia Jean Kurtz
    • Admissions Desk Woman
    John D'Leo
    John D'Leo
    • Adam
    Ajay Naidu
    Ajay Naidu
    • Medic
    Gregg Bello
    Gregg Bello
    • JAPW Promoter Larry Cohen
    Scott Siegel
    • Greg
    Maurizio Ferrigno
    • Spotter
    Donnetta Lavinia Grays
    Donnetta Lavinia Grays
    • Jen
    • Director
      • Darren Aronofsky
    • Writer
      • Robert Siegel
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Due to the film's modest budget, Axl Rose donated the use of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" free of charge for the final match.
    • Goofs
      The promoter mentions that Ram's match with Tommy Rotten will be for "the strap", which refers to a promotion's title belt. However, following Ram's victory over Rotten, he is not seen holding a title belt or announced as the new champion.
    • Quotes
      • Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: The only place I get hurt is out there. The world don't give a shit about me.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Frankie Banali, Carlos Cavazo, Tony Cavazo, and Kevin DuBrow
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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 30, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El luchador
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Wild Bunch
      • Protozoa Pictures
      • Saturn Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,238,243
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $202,714
      • Dec 21, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,734,660
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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