The Wrestler
2008 · 1h 49m · Drama, Romance
Watch it tonight if you want raw, unflinching character drama with real emotional stakes—Mickey Rourke's performance is a masterclass in vulnerability, and Darren Aronofsky crafts something genuinely moving about desperation and redemption. This is the kind of film that sticks with you, so clear your schedule and lean in.
Plot
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.
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry