Heroes of World Class (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2006, Heroes of World Class is an action and documentary film directed by Brian Harrison, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Who’s in it. Heroes of World Class stars Kevin Von Erich as Kevin Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich as Kerry Von Erich, Fritz Von Erich as Fritz Von Erich and Mike Adkisson as Mike Von Erich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Heroes of World Class sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroes of World Class page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heroes of World Class tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heroes of World Class (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heroes of World Class change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heroes of World Class worth watching?
- Heroes of World Class holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heroes of World Class?
- Heroes of World Class stars Kevin Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, Fritz Von Erich, Mike Adkisson and Skandor Akbar.
- When was Heroes of World Class released?
- Heroes of World Class was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.