Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1993, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is a drame 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. Streaming options change often. 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 Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.