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The Wrestler (2008)
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis
Runtime109 min
Rating15
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Wrestler (2008) directed by Darren Aronofsky received critical acclaim, with many praising the powerful performance of Mickey Rourke. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Rourke. It has an 8.1/10 rating on IMDb and an 98% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience reception as well.
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Director Darren Aronofsky's gritty, character-driven approach to The Wrestler (2008) allows Mickey Rourke to deliver a raw, Oscar-nominated performance as an aging, washed-up pro wrestler struggling to reconnect with his estranged daughter and find meaning outside the ring.
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The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Robert Siegel. The film stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood. Rourke plays an aging professional wrestler who, despite his failing health and waning fame, continues to wrestle due to financial hardship and in an attempt to cling to the success of his 1980s heyday. He also tries to mend his relationship with his estranged daughter and to find romance with a woman who works as a stripper.
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