Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Wrestler List
- Black Swan - Explores the struggles of a performer in the competitive world of ballet, similar themes of obsession and personal sacrifice.
- The Fighter - Focuses on the life of a professional athlete dealing with personal issues and family dynamics.
- Million Dollar Baby - A gritty tale of an underdog fighter and her mentor, emphasizing themes of struggle and redemption.
- Foxcatcher - Centers around wrestling and the complex relationship between coach and athlete, with darker psychological themes.
- Raging Bull - A biographical sports drama about a troubled boxer, showcasing themes of violence and redemption.
- The Wrestler: A Documentary - A documentary that provides insight into the life of professional wrestlers, similar in theme to the film's focus on wrestling.
- Trainspotting - Explores addiction and personal struggle, reflecting a gritty realism akin to that seen in The Wrestler.
- Rocky - Classic underdog story about a boxer, emphasizing determination and the pursuit of greatness against the odds.
- The Champ - A drama about a washed-up boxer and his son, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption.
- Cinderella Man - Based on the life of a boxer who faced many challenges, highlighting themes of resilience and family.
- A Star is Born - Follows the rise and fall of a star in show business, capturing the harsh realities of fame.
- The Pursuit of Happyness - An inspiring story of struggle and perseverance against the odds, with a focus on personal sacrifice.
- The Social Network - A story of ambition, success, and the personal costs involved in achieving greatness.
- Man on the Moon - Biographical film about comedian Andy Kaufman, exploring the complexities of performance and identity.
- Warrior - Focuses on two brothers in mixed martial arts, exploring themes of family and personal conflict.
- The Blind Side - A true story of an athlete overcoming obstacles with the help of others, reflecting themes of support and struggle.
- A Beautiful Mind - Examines personal struggles and brilliance in a career setting, highlighting themes of sacrifice and mental health.
- Rocky Balboa - The sixth installment in the Rocky series, showcasing themes of resilience and the pursuit of a comeback.
- Saturday Night Fever - Focuses on a young man's desire to escape his life through dance, showcasing the search for identity and purpose.
- A Single Man - Centers on a man dealing with profound loss, exploring themes of grief and the search for meaning.
- Birdman - Follows a washed-up actor trying to reclaim his career, reflecting themes of identity and the nature of fame.
- Whiplash - A gripping tale of ambition and sacrifice in the world of music, showcasing intense personal struggles.
- Creed - Continues the Rocky saga, focusing on a young boxer dealing with legacy, identity, and personal battles.
- Homeboy - Centers on a retired boxer facing personal demons, with themes of redemption and self-discovery.
- Girlfight - About a young woman training to become a boxer, addressing themes of struggle and empowerment.
- Boys Don't Cry - A poignant look at identity and struggle, highlighting the personal costs of society's expectations.
- The Artist - Explores the transition from silent films to talkies, reflecting themes of fame and the cost of success.
- Fighting - Focuses on the underground fighting scene, exploring themes of struggle and the quest for personal validity.
- Sin City - Displays gritty narratives and a dark portrayal of personal struggles, similar in tonal quality.
- Crazy Heart - A story of a down-and-out musician, highlighting themes of struggle, redemption, and the power of personal connection.
- The Road - A post-apocalyptic story focusing on survival and the bond between a father and son, highlighting deep emotional struggles.
- The Savages - Explores family dynamics and personal issues in the face of life’s struggles and aging.
- The Color of Money - Follows an older pool hustler and his young protégé, exploring themes of mentorship and personal conflict.
- About Ray - A coming-of-age story about identity and acceptance, similar themes of struggle for self-identity.
- Leaving Las Vegas - A gritty look at love and self-destruction in the face of personal demons, reflecting on struggles and relationships.
- The Wrestler: The Rumble Roses - Focuses on the lives of female wrestlers, showcasing personal struggles in the world of sports entertainment.
- The Disaster Artist - Explores the making of a cult film and the dedication of its creators, showcasing ambition and personal failings.
- Bohemian Rhapsody - A biopic of Freddie Mercury, highlighting themes of fame, personal struggle, and creative drive.
- The Great Gatsby - Explores themes of ambition and personal sacrifice in the pursuit of fame and success, with a darker undertone.
- Inside Llewyn Davis - Follows a struggling musician facing personal and professional challenges, reflecting the theme of persistence.
- The Florida Project - A story of childhood innocence amidst adult struggles, tackling themes of socio-economic hardship.
- The Queen's Gambit - Focuses on a chess prodigy overcoming personal and external challenges, similar themes of ambition and struggle.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 834171 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 391606 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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2004 | Switzerland | Drama | 727558 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 150291 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1980 | United States of America | Biography | 383916 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 6 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Drama | 732000 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1976 | United States of America | Drama | 636100 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 8 |
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1979 | United States of America | Drama | 9355 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2005 | United States of America | Romance | 199732 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 424179 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 568904 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 767077 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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1999 | Germany | Biography | 138408 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 501877 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 364032 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 996118 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 233141 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 18 |
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1977 | United Kingdom | Drama | 88536 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 118533 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1009580 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2015 | United States of America | Action | 313670 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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1988 | United States of America | Crime | 2892 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 11515 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2011 | Belgium | Comedy | 249574 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2009 | United Kingdom | Action | 34363 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 27 |
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2005 | United States of America | Thriller | 797228 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 95230 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2009 | United States of America | Adventure | 256876 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 38806 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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1986 | United States of America | Drama | 94307 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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1995 | France | Drama | 136261 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 165589 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Biography | 601396 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 603835 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 36 |
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2013 | France | Drama | 164727 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 130794 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 38 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 575311 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |