Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1993, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is a drama film directed by Randa Haines, running about 123 minutes. “...and other lies your friends let you get away with.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.
Who’s in it. Wrestling Ernest Hemingway stars Robert Duvall as Walter, Richard Harris as Frank, Shirley MacLaine as Helen Cooney and Sandra Bullock as Elaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $278.7K 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 Wrestling Ernest Hemingway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wrestling Ernest Hemingway tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993)?
- In US, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway 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 Wrestling Ernest Hemingway worth watching?
- Wrestling Ernest Hemingway holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wrestling Ernest Hemingway?
- Wrestling Ernest Hemingway stars Robert Duvall, Richard Harris, Shirley MacLaine, Sandra Bullock and Marty Belafsky.
- When was Wrestling Ernest Hemingway released?
- Wrestling Ernest Hemingway was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.