Beyond the Mat
Seen it?1999 | 102 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $500K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry W. Blaustein
- Mick FoleySelf - Mankind
- Terry FunkSelf
- Vince McMahonSelf
- Aurelian Smith Jr.Self - Jake "The Snake" Roberts
- Jesse VenturaSelf
- Noelle FoleySelf (uncredited)
- Barry W. BlausteinNarrator
- Michael MannaStevie Richards
- Scott LevyRaven
- Mark CalawaySelf - The Undertaker