Everyone loves to watch movies. Some people turn them on as a background while doing other activities, whereas some immerse entirely in the experience. Movies are made in different genres to fulfill the demand of the audiences. Films focusing on wrestling are one of the golden tickets to entertainment on-demand.
Selecting the best movies from the long list available on different online video streaming platforms can be time-consuming. So, here is a list that you can look through to find the movie you might like to watch. If you are passionate about WWE, these movies would be the spot-on match for you.
Every genre gets a new release with the passing of every year. Written below are some of the best movies based on wrestling that you can binge-watch.
Fighting with My Family is a movie based on the true story of Paige and her family attempting hard to make it big in the wrestling arena. This movie is the ideal treat for WWE fans, and it provides a perfect mix of heartfelt comedy to make it entertaining for the audience. Paige might not be one of the biggest stars, but she has the most inspiring story about staying focused on dreams. It also features Dwayne Johnson, which is always a treat.
It is one of the best movies that has put together the life of a wrestler. This documentary features other cinema and wrestling icons by recounting their experiences with André Roussimoff. Andre, the Giant narrates Roussimoff’s life from his early years when he moved away from the small village in northern France. The documentary includes footage from his early fights and moves all the way to the time he became one of the biggest stars in wrestling.
Another great movie for the wrestling fans as it shows the gradual journey to achieving your dreams. The film focuses on a 17-year-old boy running away after the Iran hostage crisis and moving to California. It includes all the events of how he joined the wrestling team of his school and where his career took a turning point.
The idea of this movie American Wrestler: The Wizard, was highly inspired by the life of its producer Ali Afshar. He wanted to convey the message that every tough situation can have a positive impact if you are determined.
It revolves around the life of a professional wrestler who keeps wrestling even after failing health and waning fame. This film received worldwide appreciation and was awarded Gold Lion Award at 65th Venice International Film Festival. Besides its storyline, the reviews the film received was 98% positive.
The Wrestler Movie managed to earn a good box office collection. The cumulative worldwide gross collection made by the movie is $44,734,660. The actors received multiple awards, and the success of the film revitalized their acting careers.
This film depicts the ups and downs of the first all-female wrestling show. Its idea was adopted from the show made in the late 80s, and it is a lively movie to watch. From stories from those who lived it, to accounts of how the show influenced their future, the documentary gives you an entertaining rollercoaster experience.
Beyond the Mat is a 1999 film based on the life of professional wrestlers out of the ring. The major focus was on WWF and ECW during the rise of their popularity. It started with the love life discussion of the film director Barry Blaustein and how he thought to step into WWE.
The director originally approached WCW (World Champion Wrestling), but they refused to step in films. After this, he took the opportunity to ask WWF (World Wrestling Federation) to step in the shoes of WCW in 1997.
There are many OTT platforms where you can binge-watch these wrestling movies anytime. No need to wait around: you can watch or re-watch anything you like on-demand. Here is a list of platforms along with movies from this list that you can watch.
Fighting with My Family: Netflix
Andre, the Giant: Hulu & Amazon
American Wrestler: The Wizard: HBO Max, Amazon Video, Vudu & YouTube
The Wrestler: Netflix & Disney+
GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling: Netflix, Hoopla & Tubi TV
Beyond the Mat: Netflix
These platforms are the ideal choice for users to binge-watch some of the best wrestling movies. However, please note that online video streaming services adjust their content according to users’ locations. Thus, you might not have access to full libraries. In such cases, a streaming VPN can help you. Simply find the location in which the movie you want is available. Then, connect to a VPN server in that country, and open the online streaming service. You should have access to more movies and TV shows than ever.
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