The Wrestler Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 28, 2009

The Wrestler

Release Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 NYC/LA

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

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Starring: Mickey Rourke • Ernest Miller • Marisa Tomei • Todd Barry • Evan Rachel Wood

R Drama 1 hr, 45 m

4.22 / 5.0

63% WILL SEE 38% WON'T SEE

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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

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Who stars in The Wrestler – Cast List

Mickey Rourke
13, The Expendables
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Ernest Miller
Marisa Tomei
Crazy, Stupid, Love, Spider-Man: Homecoming
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Todd Barry
Vamps
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Evan Rachel Wood
Frozen 2, Into the Forest

Who is making The Wrestler – Crew List

A look at The Wrestler behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Darren Aronofsky last helmed Caught Stealing and The Whale. The film's writer Darren Aronofsky last penned The Whale and mother!.

Director: Darren Aronofsky
Screenwriters: Darren Aronofsky
Robert Siegel
Producer: Darren Aronofsky

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: Protozoa Pictures
Saturn Films

Production – What we know about the The Wrestler

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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2008

Completed

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violence, sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Wrestler Trailers and Clips

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The Wrestler Release Date: When was the film released?

The Wrestler was released in New York / Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 17 , 2008. The film was released in approximately 4 theaters. There were one other movie released on the same date, including Nothing but the Truth.