The Wrestler

Randy 'The Ram' Robinson is a once-celebrated professional wrestler who is now broken down and living in obscurity, scraping by on small-time matches and supermarket shifts. Desperate for connection, he attempts to rekindle a relationship with his estranged daughter and a local stripper. The film is a raw, heartbreaking portrait of sacrifice, identity, and the devastating cost of glory.

• Darren Aronofsky shot the film on a shoestring budget of $6 million.
• Mickey Rourke was largely considered washed up before this role.
• Bruce Springsteen wrote the title song specifically for the film.
• Real professional wrestlers were cast as Randy's opponents.
• Nicolas Cage was originally considered for the lead role.

• The only place I get hurt is out there. The world don't give a shit about me.
• I'm an old broken down piece of meat and I deserve to be alone.
• I just want to say to you all tonight, I'm very grateful to be here.
• You're my girl. You always were.
• The Ram is not done. The Ram is not done.