Wilbur: The King in the Ring (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2017, Wilbur: The King in the Ring is a notable film directed by Julia Parnell.
What it’s about. Wilbur: The King in the Ring is a comedic documentary, which wrestles with the worldwide obesity plight. Wilbur McDougall, a former pro-wrestler, agrees to let his best friend J. Ollie Lucks make a documentary about his gastric sleeve surgery and subsequent transformation. But in order to stay literally half the man he was, Wilbur will be forced to maintain a healthier lifestyle while Ollie’s altruistic intentions verge on exploitative.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Wilbur: The King in the Ring sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wilbur: The King in the Ring page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wilbur: The King in the Ring (2017)?
- In AU, Wilbur: The King in the Ring is available to stream on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wilbur: The King in the Ring worth watching?
- Wilbur: The King in the Ring holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Wilbur: The King in the Ring released?
- Wilbur: The King in the Ring was released in 2017.