Alex Ranarivelo
Director
American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017)
In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.
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Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: ESX Productions, ESX Entertainment
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 117 min.
Released: May 16, 2017
Digital Release: July 1, 2021
Status: Released
Certification: PG-13 / 13+