American Wrestler: The Wizard
Seen it?2017 | 117 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Creed II or The Hurricane, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
10 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Ranarivelo
- George KosturosAli
- Jon VoightPrinciple Skinner
- William FichtnerCoach Plyler
- Lia Marie JohnsonKristi Larsen
- Kevin G. SchmidtRowan Knox
- Gabriel BassoJimmy Petersen
- Shannon CollisWendy
- Courtney Hope TurnerJenny
- Ali AfsharHafez Tabad
- Nicholas GuilakPasha