American Wrestler: The Wizard
2017, English. Directed by Alex Ranarivelo.
He escaped one war, only to face another.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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American Wrestler: The Wizard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alex RanariveloDirector
- George KosturosAli
- Jon VoightPrinciple Skinner
- William FichtnerCoach Plyler
- Lia Marie JohnsonKristi Larsen
- Kevin G. SchmidtRowan Knox
- Gabriel BassoJimmy Petersen
- Shannon CollisWendy
- Courtney Hope TurnerJenny
- Ali AfsharHafez Tabad
- Nicholas GuilakPasha
- Sasha FeldmanDan 'Toad' Webster
- Michael GirgentiCast
Details
- Released
- 16 May 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ali Afshar, Brian Rudnick
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What American Wrestler: The Wizard is based on
American Wrestler: The Wizard is based on a true story.
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American Wrestler: The Wizard: quick answers
Is American Wrestler: The Wizard worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Wrestler: The Wizard?
American Wrestler: The Wizard runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does American Wrestler: The Wizard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Wrestler: The Wizard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Wrestler: The Wizard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Wrestler: The Wizard is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Wrestler: The Wizard on?
American Wrestler: The Wizard is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Wrestler: The Wizard?
If you liked American Wrestler: The Wizard, try Reading Lolita in Tehran, The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid Part III.
Who directed American Wrestler: The Wizard?
American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) was directed by Alex Ranarivelo and stars George Kosturos, Jon Voight, William Fichtner.
What is American Wrestler: The Wizard based on?
American Wrestler: The Wizard is based on a true story.