What is the Metascore for The Wrestler?

The Wrestler has a Metascore of 80 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is The Wrestler streaming in?

The Wrestler streams on Wavve in South Korea; MUBI, StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Wrestler Review (2008) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Darren Aronofsky · 2008 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

LLM fact sheet (.md)

Answer Summary

The Wrestler (2008) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

84%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

98% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

80 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.9 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 49m
Cast: Mickey Rourke , Marisa Tomei , Evan Rachel Wood , Mark Margolis , Todd Barry , Wass Stevens , Judah Friedlander , Ernest Miller , Dylan Keith Summers , Tommy Farra
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Wrestler (2008)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on MUBI, StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Wrestler by country

Country	Streaming on
South Korea	Wavve
United Kingdom	MUBI, StudioCanal Presents

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

Scores reflect data indexed at build time. Component sources are shown on this page; Celluloid Score is our composite, not a third-party trademark. Scoring policy

Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Is The Wrestler worth watching?

Yes — The Wrestler earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

The Wrestler — Golden Lion at Venice 2008. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

What is The Wrestler about?

Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.

Watch the Trailer

The Wrestler stills

Official production imagery supplied through TMDB, kept with the movie instead of split into a thin gallery page.

Images courtesy of TMDB. TMDB does not endorse or certify Celluloid.

Reader takes

No reader takes published yet — be the first helpful voice.