WWE WrestleMania V (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 7.1

WWE WrestleMania V poster

Released in 1989, WWE WrestleMania V is an action and drama film directed by Vince McMahon, running about 219 minutes. “THE MEGA-POWERS EXPLODE!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. WrestleMania V was the fifth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on April 2, 1989 at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was commentated by Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura. The main event was Hulk Hogan versus Randy Savage for the WWF Championship billed "The Mega Powers Explode" which Hogan won after a leg drop. Featured matches on the undercard were Rick Rude versus The Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) versus Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man and Demolition (Ax and Smash) versus Powers of Pain and Mr. Fuji in a handicap match for the WWF Tag Team Championship.

Who’s in it. WWE WrestleMania V stars Hulk Hogan as Hulk Hogan, Randy Poffo as "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Rick Rood as "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Jim Hellwig as The Ultimate Warrior, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, WWE WrestleMania V 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 V page.

If you liked it. Fans of WWE WrestleMania V 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 V (1989)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for WWE WrestleMania V change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is WWE WrestleMania V worth watching?
WWE WrestleMania V holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in WWE WrestleMania V?
WWE WrestleMania V stars Hulk Hogan, Randy Poffo, Rick Rood, Jim Hellwig and Steve Lombardi.
When was WWE WrestleMania V released?
WWE WrestleMania V was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 219 minutes.