American Wrestler: The Wizard

2016
PG-13
1h 57m

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7.1/10

2.8K

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Jon Voight, William Fichtner, Ali Afshar, Lia Marie Johnson, and George Kosturos in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)

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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.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.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.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

2.8K

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
Based on the real life of producer Ali Afshar who portrays Ali's uncle in the movie.

Goofs
At the State tournament, the Cage Fighter logo can be seen on the back of Roman Knox's singlet. Cage Fighter apparel was not available in 1980 as it was not founded until 2007.

Quotes
Hafez Tabad: I will admit it would be nice to see a Persian boy beat the Americans. In front of their friends and families, THAT is something I would like to see.

Connections
Followed by American Fighter (2019)

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Featured review

7/10

Very enjoyable

There are some reviews really ripping on the details on the film, and it is definitely a little formulaic. But it's got a very good cast, some good performances, a good soundtrack, and it overall an enjoyable movie. Some of the elements they try to incorporate to make it a little different than other sports films night not all work, but for a small film that I would guess didn't have a huge budget I think they did a very good job.