The Wrestler
7.5/10
Rating
109 min
Runtime
2008
Release Year
Darren Aronofsky
Director
Cast
Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry
Quick Synopsis
Randy "The Ram" Robinson is an aging professional wrestler who has passed his peak but remains eager to compete in the wrestling circuit. After suffering a severe injury during a match, he decides to retire from wrestling and focuses on building a meaningful relationship with a seasoned stripper he has met, while also attempting to rebuild his relationship with his estranged daughter. Despite these efforts to change his life, Randy finds it difficult to stay away from wrestling and begins preparing for a return to the ring.
Detailed Synopsis of The Wrestler
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.
