WWE WrestleMania IV (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1988, WWE WrestleMania IV is an action and drama film directed by Vince McMahon, running about 214 minutes. “What the World is Watching!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. WrestleMania IV was the fourth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on March 27, 1988 at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The main event was the finals of a fourteen-man tournament for the undisputed WWF Championship, where Randy Savage defeated Ted DiBiase to win the vacant title. The main matches on the undercard were a twenty-man battle royal won by Bad News Brown, Demolition (Ax and Smash) versus Strike Force (Tito Santana and Rick Martel) for the WWF Tag Team Championship, Brutus Beefcake versus The Honky Tonk Man for the WWF Intercontinental Championship and a 14-man tournament for the vacated WWF Championship.
Who’s in it. WWE WrestleMania IV stars Randy Poffo as "The Macho Man" Randy Savage, Ted DiBiase Sr. as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Hulk Hogan as Hulk Hogan and André Roussimoff as André The Giant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, WWE WrestleMania IV has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WWE WrestleMania IV page.
If you liked it. Fans of WWE WrestleMania IV 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 WWE WrestleMania IV (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for WWE WrestleMania IV change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is WWE WrestleMania IV worth watching?
- WWE WrestleMania IV holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in WWE WrestleMania IV?
- WWE WrestleMania IV stars Randy Poffo, Ted DiBiase Sr., Hulk Hogan, André Roussimoff and Rick Blood Sr..
- When was WWE WrestleMania IV released?
- WWE WrestleMania IV was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 214 minutes.