Spandex Sapiens
Seen it?2015 | 90 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who love a true story told well. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 30 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Lonely son of a Canadian preacher man Michael builds the first professional wrestling company in faraway Finland. Young transsexual wrestler Jessica infiltrates into the company contesting Michael both physically and ideologically. Anger and frustration get to Michael who is now 40 years old still looking for companion. He is looking for love, but first must learn not to hate. As Michael finds true love online he redefines his values, and reinvents himself as a wrestler in love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
More like this
The Last Waltz
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed documentary.
I Am Heath Ledger
Sunday Safe BetAnother documentary, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Avicii: True Stories
Saturday SpecialAnother documentary that's easy to miss.
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear Monday Morning MaybeAnother documentary. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Justin Bieber's Believe
Weeknight WatchAnother documentary, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Oskari Pastila
- Michael MajalahtiStarbuck
- Jessica LoveJessica Love