The Wrestler (2008)
Love. Pain. Glory.
Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: September 7, 2008
Cast
- Mickey Rourke - Randy
- Marisa Tomei - Cassidy
- Evan Rachel Wood - Stephanie
- Mark Margolis - Lenny
- Todd Barry - Wayne
- Wass Stevens - Nick Volpe
- Judah Friedlander - Scott Brumberg
- Ernest Miller - The Ayatollah
- Dylan Keith Summers - Necro Butcher
- Tommy Farra - Tommy Rotten
Screenplay
- Robert D. Siegel (Screenplay)
Music: Clint Mansell
Cinematography: Maryse Alberti
Editing: Andrew Weisblum
Production: Wild Bunch, Top Rope, Saturn Films, Protozoa Pictures
Country: United States of America, France
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $45M
Original Language: en
Themes
A Young Couple Starting Out in Life, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
daughter, new jersey, supermarket, heart attack, redemption, ambition, barbed wire, stripper, steroids, fame, pro wrestling, pro wrestlers
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wrestler about?
- Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.
- Who directed The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler was directed by Darren Aronofsky.
- Who stars in The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry, Wass Stevens.
- How long is The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler had a budget of $6M.
- How much did The Wrestler gross?
- The Wrestler grossed $45M worldwide.
- Where was The Wrestler produced?
- The Wrestler was produced in United States of America, France.
- What are the themes of The Wrestler?
- The themes of The Wrestler include: A Young Couple Starting Out in Life, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.