The Wrestler
“Love. Pain. Glory.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-10
Top Cast
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Mickey Rourke
Randy
Marisa Tomei
Cassidy
Evan Rachel Wood
Stephanie
Mark Margolis
Lenny
Todd Barry
Wayne
Wass Stevens
Nick Volpe
Judah Friedlander
Scott Brumberg
Ernest Miller
The Ayatollah
Dylan Keith Summers
Necro Butcher
Tommy Farra
Tommy Rotten
Mike Miller
Lex Lethal
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Admissions Desk Woman
John D'Leo
Adam
Ajay Naidu
Medic
Gregg Bello
JAPW Promoter Larry Cohen
Scott Siegel
Greg
Maurizio Ferrigno
Spotter
Donnetta Lavinia Grays
Jen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 15, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.46x
+$38.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Aronofsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert D. Siegel
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell
- Original Title
- The Wrestler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.7M
- Production Studios
- Wild Bunch, Top Rope, Saturn Films, Protozoa Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Aronofsky
Robert D. Siegel
Clint Mansell
Maryse Alberti
Andrew Weisblum
Scott Franklin, Darren Aronofsky, Jennifer Roth, Vincent Maraval, Agnès Mentre
Department Leadership Roster
Darren Aronofsky
Director
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Andrew Weisblum
Editor
Tim Grimes
Production Design
Scott Franklin
Producer
Amy Westcott
Costume Design
Darren Aronofsky
Producer
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Douglas Crosby
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Schrecker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert D. Siegel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrestler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wrestler about?
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.
Who directed The Wrestler?
The Wrestler was directed by Darren Aronofsky.
Who stars in The Wrestler?
The principal cast of The Wrestler includes Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry.
When was The Wrestler released and how long is it?
The Wrestler was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wrestler?
The Wrestler had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $44.7M at the worldwide box office (7.46 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Wrestler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrestler was composed by Clint Mansell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrestler?
The Wrestler holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).