Beyond the Mat
“The Movie Vince McMahon Doesn't Want You to See.”
Synopsis
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Beyond The Mat Unrated Director's Cut Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-24
Top Cast
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Mick Foley
Self - Mankind
Terry Funk
Self
Vince McMahon
Self
Aurelian Smith Jr.
Self - Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Jesse Ventura
Self
Noelle Foley
Self (uncredited)
Barry W. Blaustein
Narrator
Michael Manna
Stevie Richards
Scott Levy
Raven
Mark Calaway
Self - The Undertaker
Tony Jones
Self
Michael Cariglio
Self
Darren Drozdov
Droz
Accie Julius Connor
D'Lo Brown
Dwayne Johnson
Self - The Rock
Paul Heyman
Self
Dennis Stamp
Self
Dave Meltzer
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.11x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry W. Blaustein
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry W. Blaustein
- Original Score
- Nathan Barr
- Original Title
- Beyond the Mat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Imagine Documentaries
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry W. Blaustein
Barry W. Blaustein
Nathan Barr
Michael Grady
Ron Howard, Barry W. Blaustein, Brian Grazer, Barry Bloom
Department Leadership Roster
Barry W. Blaustein
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
Barry W. Blaustein
Writer
Barry W. Blaustein
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Michael Grady
Director of Photography
Barry Bloom
Producer
Nathan Barr
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beyond the Mat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Mat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond the Mat about?
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
Who directed Beyond the Mat?
Beyond the Mat was directed by Barry W. Blaustein.
Who stars in Beyond the Mat?
The principal cast of Beyond the Mat includes Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Vince McMahon, Aurelian Smith Jr., Jesse Ventura.
When was Beyond the Mat released and how long is it?
Beyond the Mat was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beyond the Mat?
Beyond the Mat had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (4.11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Beyond the Mat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond the Mat was composed by Nathan Barr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond the Mat?
Beyond the Mat holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).