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- Rocky III (1982) Rocky III was bigger and badder than the previous two installments in Sylvester Stallone’s all-time great boxing movie franchise, and some of that is thanks to Hulk Hogan’s brief yet iconic performance as Thunder Lips, the wrestler Rocky Balboa (Stallone) faces in an exhibition match early on.
- The Princess Bride (1987) Andre the Giant was one one of the most legendary wrestlers to ever step into the ring, but there are some out there who probably know the “Eighth Wonder of the World” from his work in Ron Reiner’s 1987 fantasy comedy, The Princess Bride.
- Spider-Man (2002) You can’t tell Peter Parker’s origin story without including Bone Saw McGraw, and luckily fans didn’t have to live in that reality in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies, as the first entry in the franchise saw the late Macho Man Randy Savage take on the role of the over-the-top and notorious wrestler.
- The Longest Yard (2005) There are movies with one or maybe two wrestlers, but the 2005 remake of The Longest Yard starring Adam Sandler featured some of the WWE superstars of that era with the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kevin Nash, Bill Goldberg, and the Great Khali on both sides of the inmates vs. guards football game.
Jul 20, 2024 · There’s a significant crossover between wrestling in cinema, as former wrestlers like John Cena, Dwayne Johnson, and Dave Bautsita have all starred in superhero films in recent...
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- 10 Rumble
- 9 Queens of The Ring
- 8 No Holds Barred
- 7 The Main Event
- 6 Paradise Alley
- 5 Nacho Libre
- 4 Fighting with My Family
- 3 The Peanut Butter Falcon
- 2 The Iron Claw
- 1 The Wrestler
Rumblesees a kid named Winnie try to save her town by ensuring the local stadium, which happens to house a monster wrestling league, keeps from closing after its top draw departs the promotion. To keep fans coming, Winnie enlists the help of Steve/Rayburn Jr. a second-generation grappler monster. Competition is big. Though Rayburn’s confidence is s...
This WWE-produced French film follows a mom fresh out of prison looking to reconnect with her son. Unfortunately, by this point in their relationship, he prefers pro wrestling over his mom. Not willing to give up, the mom becomes a pro wrestler with some co-workers from her cashier job. With the help of an old-school wrestling trainer, the three le...
There’s no way to make a list of the best pro-wrestling movies without this movie. No Hold Barred was made at the height of Hulkamania and saw Hulk Hogan playingthe character Rip Thomas, the money-making wrestler for the WWF. When the head of the rival network fails to persuade Rip into joining his promotion, he decides to get revenge instead by cr...
Speaking of stars from a certain era, The Main Eventwas a Netflix exclusive film made in partnership between the popular streamer and WWE and features some of the most prominent stars in wrestling today. This story revolves around Leo, a bullied 11-year-old kid who loves WWE and gets his chance to shine when the company rolls into his town. With th...
The oldest film on this list, Paradise Alley,sees Sylvester Stallone as Cosmo, one of three brothers living in the slums. In an attempt to change their fortunes, Cosmo and his war veteran brother Lenny convince their larger and beefier brother Victor to take up professional wrestling. Their scheme is successful at first, but Cosmo soon starts to wo...
In what is undoubtedly a cult classic, Nacho Librefollows Jack Black’s character, Ignacio, who is loosely based on a real-life monk/luchador. Determined to keep the children of his monastery fed and to impress the new nun, Ignacio takes up Luchador wrestling on the side for extra money. With the help of a mugger, the two form a tag team and soon st...
Fighting With My Family is a biopic of the real-life British wrestler Saraya Jade Bevis (FKA Paige) as she rises from the independent wrestling scene to the top of WWE’s women’s division. The film sees acting heavyweight Florence Pughplaying Paige, who competes with her brother to win a contract with WWE. Unfortunately, she is the only one who succ...
Unlike the other films on this list, The Peanut Butter Falconisn’t so much about a professional wrestler as it is about an aspiring wrestler’s journey to reach his dream. Zack Gottsagen plays said wannabe wrestler, also named Zac, a Down syndrome patient who escapes the care facility he was living in to pursue his dream. Along the way, he meets Tyl...
Read Our Review Chronicling the harrowing true story of the dazzling career and unbreakable bond of the Von Erich brothers, who dominated the world of pro wrestling during the 1980s, The Iron Claw touts a stellar ensemble cast led by Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson and depicts the siblings' rise to fame and their subsequent triu...
The number one spot on the list goes to the film all wrestling fans should watch. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, The Wrestlerfollows an aging wrestler (Mickey Rourke) who is forced to reevaluate what is important in his life when a brutal match leaves him with a heart attack. After being advised to quit wrestling, he attempts to repair his relations...
- The Wrestler (2008) There could be only one film deserving of the number one spot: Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler” embodies everything that drives the cruel passion of the art form and its performers.
- The Foul King (2000) Heels just have the better characters when it comes to pro-wrestling. Where babyfaces are generally cut from the same cloth of clean goodness, heels have a more comprehensive range of motivations and archetypes to perform.
- The Iron Claw (2023) The latest addition to this sub-genre is a biographical take on a tragic and sordid chapter of wrestling history. Detailing the rise and fall of the infamous Von Erich wrestling family, the film chronicles the perspective of the eldest and only living son, Kevin Von Erich (Zac Effron).
- The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) Carrying forward the lightheartedness of the previous entry on the list, “The Peanut Butter Falcon” is a charming road movie of friendship and perseverance.
Dec 22, 2023 · In honor of Sean Durkin’s tearjerker hitting theaters on December 22, we’ve rounded up some must-see non-documentary films about wrestling that anyone, wrestling fan or not, can enjoy. Night...
Sep 24, 2022 · From Jack Black in a mask to El Santo himself, from WWE produced movies to Oscar nominated fare, here's the best narrative movies about wrestling ever made.
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1. The Wrestler. 2008 1h 49m R. 7.9 (322K) Rate. 80 Metascore. A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle. Director Darren Aronofsky Stars Mickey Rourke Marisa Tomei Evan Rachel Wood. 2. The Iron Claw. 2023 2h 12m R. 7.6 (91K) Rate. 73 Metascore.
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