Beyond the Mat (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1999, Beyond the Mat is a documentary film directed by Barry W. Blaustein, running about 102 minutes. “The Movie Vince McMahon Doesn't Want You to See.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beyond the Mat is a 1999 professional wrestling documentary, directed by Barry W. Blaustein. The movie focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers outside of the ring, especially Mick Foley, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts. The film heavily focuses on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), often criticizing it and its chairman Vince McMahon. It also follows Extreme Championship Wrestling, it's rise in popularity, and many other independent wrestlers and organisations.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Mat stars Mick Foley as Himself / Mankind, Terry Funk as Himself, Vince McMahon as Himself and Aurelian Smith Jr. as Himself / Jake "The Snake" Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Beyond the Mat has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $500K at the box office.
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 Beyond the Mat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Mat tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Mat (1999)?
- In US, Beyond the Mat 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 Beyond the Mat worth watching?
- Beyond the Mat holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beyond the Mat?
- Beyond the Mat stars Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Vince McMahon, Aurelian Smith Jr. and Jesse Ventura.
- When was Beyond the Mat released?
- Beyond the Mat was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.