The Wrestler Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

An over-the-hill wrestler returns to the ring for one last shot at glory.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Back in the late ‘80s, Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. 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 to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life -- trying to reconnect with his daughter, and striking up a blossoming romance with an exotic dancer (Marisa Tomei) who is ready to start a new life. Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy “The Ram” back into his world of wrestling. Director Darren Aronofsky presents a powerful portrait of a battered dreamer, who despite himself and the odds stacked against him, lives to be a hero once again in the only place he considers home – inside the ring.

Drama

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Wrestler.

• 
  Mickey Rourke

  Jade, Iron Man 2

• E
  Ernest Miller

• 
  Marisa Tomei

  The Big Short, The Lincoln Lawyer

• T
  Todd Barry

  Vamps

• E
  Evan Rachel Wood

  Down in the Valley, A Case Of You

Crew Behind the Film

The The Wrestler behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Darren Aronofsky last directed The Whale and mother!. The film's writer Darren Aronofsky last wrote The Whale and mother!.

Director

Darren Aronofsky

Screenwriters

Darren Aronofsky
Robert Siegel

Producer

Darren Aronofsky

Production Details

What we know about the The Wrestler movie production.

Key Facts

• Awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Nicholas Cage was originally approached to star in the film, but ultimately left the project.

Production Updates for The Wrestler

Dec 2008

Completed

Changed The Wrestler movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Have updates about The Wrestler? We'd love to hear from you!

Submit update

Additional Information

All Trailers

Watch official The Wrestler movie trailers and clips.

Questions

Looking for more information on The Wrestler?

Across the Web

• Get Tickets & Showtimes
• Buy on Amazon
• IMDb