The Wrestler (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2008, The Wrestler is a drama and romance film directed by Darren Aronofsky, running about 109 minutes. “Love. Pain. Glory.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Wrestler stars Mickey Rourke as Randy 'The Ram' Robinson, Evan Rachel Wood as Stephanie, Marisa Tomei as Cassidy and Mark Margolis as Lenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Wrestler has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $44.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wrestler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrestler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wrestler (2008)?
- In US, The Wrestler is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wrestler worth watching?
- The Wrestler holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler stars Mickey Rourke, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Mark Margolis and Todd Barry.
- When was The Wrestler released?
- The Wrestler was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.