Rulon Gardner Won't Die (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2021, Rulon Gardner Won't Die is a documentary film directed by Adam Irving, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The astonishing true story of Rulon Gardner, a dairy farmer from Wyoming who shocked the world at the Sydney Olympics, overcoming 2000 to 1 odds by defeating a Russian wrestler who hadn't lost a single match in 13 years. Months after winning his gold medal, Rulon's toe was amputated from severe frostbite after a near-death wilderness stranding in sub-zero temperatures. Then with 9 toes - and after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, Rulon won another medal at the next Olympics, only to survive a plane crash by swimming two miles in a freezing lake. Finally, after ballooning to 500 lbs., Rulon won America's heart competing on a season of The Biggest Loser only to lose his life savings and retreat into obscurity after getting swindled in a real estate deal that cost him his Olympic medals.
Who’s in it. Rulon Gardner Won't Die stars Rulon Gardner as Himself, Bob Costas, Katie Couric and Alexander Karelin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Rulon Gardner Won't Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rulon Gardner Won't Die page.
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- Where can I watch Rulon Gardner Won't Die (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rulon Gardner Won't Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rulon Gardner Won't Die worth watching?
- Rulon Gardner Won't Die holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rulon Gardner Won't Die?
- Rulon Gardner Won't Die stars Rulon Gardner, Bob Costas, Katie Couric, Alexander Karelin and Matt Lauer.
- When was Rulon Gardner Won't Die released?
- Rulon Gardner Won't Die was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.