American Wrestler: The Wizard
“He escaped one war, only to face another.”
Synopsis
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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American Wrestler: The Wizard - Home Entertainment TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 31, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Ranarivelo
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Afshar, Brian Rudnick
- Original Score
- Jamie Christopherson
- Original Title
- American Wrestler: The Wizard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- ESX Productions, ESX Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Ranarivelo
Ali Afshar, Brian Rudnick
Jamie Christopherson
Reuben Steinberg
Brett Hedlund
Ali Afshar, Hadeel Reda
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Ranarivelo
Director
Brett Hedlund
Editor
Ali Afshar
Producer
Hadeel Reda
Producer
Brian Rudnick
Writer
Jamie Christopherson
Original Music Composer
Reuben Steinberg
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Wrestler: The Wizard
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What is American Wrestler: The Wizard about?
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.
Who directed American Wrestler: The Wizard?
American Wrestler: The Wizard was directed by Alex Ranarivelo.
Who stars in American Wrestler: The Wizard?
The principal cast of American Wrestler: The Wizard includes George Kosturos, Jon Voight, William Fichtner, Lia Marie Johnson, Kevin G. Schmidt.
When was American Wrestler: The Wizard released and how long is it?
American Wrestler: The Wizard was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for American Wrestler: The Wizard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Wrestler: The Wizard was composed by Jamie Christopherson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Wrestler: The Wizard?
American Wrestler: The Wizard holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).