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The Iron Claw

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2023 | 133 min | Drama, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Foxcatcher or Straight Outta Compton, start here.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $45 million worldwide on a $16 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 966K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sean Durkin

  • Zac EfronKevin Von Erich
  • Jeremy Allen WhiteKerry Von Erich
  • Harris DickinsonDavid Von Erich
  • Stanley SimonsMike Von Erich
  • Holt McCallanyFritz Von Erich
  • Maura TierneyDoris Von Erich
  • Lily JamesPam
  • Grady WilsonYoung Kevin
  • Valentine NewcomerYoung David
  • Scott InnesRing Announcer