The Wrestler (2008)

Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.

Genres: Drama, Romance

What to watch after The Wrestler

• The Fighter (2010) — Same feel: painful, realistic
• Andre the Giant (2018) — Same subject: pro wrestling
• The Brawler (2017) — Same subject: new jersey
• Requiem for a Dream (2000) — Darren Aronofsky directed both
• Beyond the Mat (1999) — Same feel: painful, realistic
• Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) — Same feel: painful, realistic