# The Wrestler (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-wrestler-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Darren Aronofsky |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 109 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2008 (Golden Lion) |

## Quick answer

The Wrestler (2008) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Wrestler — Golden Lion at Venice 2008. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Darren Aronofsky.

## Critics consensus

The Wrestler — Golden Lion at Venice 2008. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry, Wass Stevens, Judah Friedlander, Ernest Miller, Dylan Keith Summers, Tommy Farra

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2008, where it won the Golden Lion.

## Common questions

**Is The Wrestler worth watching?**
The Wrestler holds a 85% Celluloid Score. The Wrestler — Golden Lion at Venice 2008. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Wrestler about?**
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.

**Who directed The Wrestler?**
The Wrestler (2008) was directed by Darren Aronofsky.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Wrestler?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.9/10.

**Where can I watch The Wrestler?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Wrestler page for current options.

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