Darren Aronofsky
Director
The Wrestler (2008)
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.
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Production Companies: Wild Bunch, Top Rope, Saturn Films, Protozoa Pictures
Country: United States
Production Countries:
France,
United States
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 109 min.
Released: Sept. 7, 2008
Digital Release: Feb. 18, 2009
Status: Released
Budget: $6,000,000
Revenue: $44,734,660
Certification: R
Parental Guide: 18+
