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American Wrestler: The Wizard

  • 20162016
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 57m
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7.1/10
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Jon Voight, William Fichtner, Ali Afshar, Lia Marie Johnson, and George Thomas in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
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In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.5K
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    • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Ali Afshar(story by)
    • Brian Rudnick(story by)
  • Stars
    • George Thomas
    • William Fichtner
    • Ali Afshar
    • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Ali Afshar(story by)
    • Brian Rudnick(story by)
  • Stars
    • George Thomas
    • William Fichtner
    • Ali Afshar
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    • 23User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    American Wrestler: The Wizard
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    Jon Voight in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
    Lia Marie Johnson in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
    Ali Afshar in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
    George Thomas in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
    William Fichtner and George Thomas in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
    Lia Marie Johnson and George Thomas in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
    William Fichtner and George Thomas in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
    Jon Voight in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
    Chase Mowen and Shannon Collis on the set of American Wrestler the Wizard
    Actress Courtney Hope Turner attends the Premiere Of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment's 'American Wrestler: The Wizard' at Regal LA Live Stadium 14 on April 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
    Actress Courtney Hope Turner attends the Premiere Of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment's 'American Wrestler: The Wizard' at Regal LA Live Stadium 14 on April 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
    Director Alex Ranarivelo and actor George Kosturos on the set of American Wrestler: The Wizard.

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    George Thomas
    George Thomas
    • Ali Jahani
    • (as George Kosturos)
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Coach Plyler
    Ali Afshar
    Ali Afshar
    • Hafez Tabad
    Lia Marie Johnson
    Lia Marie Johnson
    • Kristi Larsen
    Gabriel Basso
    Gabriel Basso
    • Jimmy Petersen
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Principal Skinner
    Sasha Feldman
    Sasha Feldman
    • Dan 'Toad' Webster
    Chase Mowen
    Chase Mowen
    • Mike Thornhill
    Kevin G. Schmidt
    Kevin G. Schmidt
    • Rowan Knox
    Nicholas Guilak
    Nicholas Guilak
    • Pasha
    Shannon Collis
    Shannon Collis
    • Wendy
    Karina Andrews
    • Miss Larsen
    Tony Panterra
    • Mr. Jahani
    Salome Azizi
    Salome Azizi
    • Mrs. Jahani
    John Asadi
    John Asadi
    • Truck Driver
    Iyad Hajjaj
    Iyad Hajjaj
    • Border Captain
    Alex Lorre
    Alex Lorre
    • Border Guard
    Ashley Michaelsen
    • Suzie Q
      • Alex Ranarivelo
      • Ali Afshar(story by)
      • Brian Rudnick(story by)
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    • Trivia
      Based on the real life of producer Ali Afshar who portrays Ali's uncle in the movie.
    • Goofs
      At the State tournament, the Cage Fighter logo can be seen on the back of Roman Knox's singlet. Cage Fighter apparel was not available in 1980 as it was not founded until 2007.
    • Quotes

      Hafez Tabad: I will admit it would be nice to see a Persian boy beat the Americans. In front of their friends and families, THAT is something I would like to see.

    • Connections
      Followed by American Fighter (2019)
    • Soundtracks
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    User reviews23

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    8/10
    Fantastic True Movie!
    The true story of a boy who escapes Iran to live with his uncle in California. Facing strife at home, school, and the community at large as the Iran hostage crisis was happening at the time; the young man attempts to fit in by joining a sports team. Eventually he lands on the wrestling team. Equal parts heartwarming and gut wrenching this movie is not to be missed. Worth the rental. Two thumbs up!
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    • Release date
      • May 16, 2017 (United States)
      • United States
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      • English
      • Persian
      • French
      • Spanish
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    • Filming locations
      • Santa Rosa, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • ESX Entertainment
      • ESX Productions
      • The Wizard Movie
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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
      • Color

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