American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, American Wrestler: The Wizard is a drama film directed by Alex Ranarivelo, running about 117 minutes. “He escaped one war, only to face another.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. American Wrestler: The Wizard stars George Kosturos as Ali, Jon Voight as Principle Skinner, William Fichtner as Coach Plyler and Lia Marie Johnson as Kristi Larsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, American Wrestler: The Wizard has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Wrestler: The Wizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Wrestler: The Wizard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017)?
- In US, American Wrestler: The Wizard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Wrestler: The Wizard worth watching?
- American Wrestler: The Wizard holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Wrestler: The Wizard?
- American Wrestler: The Wizard stars George Kosturos, Jon Voight, William Fichtner, Lia Marie Johnson and Kevin G. Schmidt.
- When was American Wrestler: The Wizard released?
- American Wrestler: The Wizard was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.