The Wrestler
1985, Finnish. Directed by Matti Ijäs.
An ageing wrestler and circus strongman is put in an institution located somewhere in a world of its own.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Matti IjäsDirector
- Esko HukkanenPainija
- Esko PesonenKuikkaniemi
- Kalevi KahraPesonen
- Allan KoskinenJalaton
- Soli LabbartVanha nainen
- Christina Indrenius-ZalewskiYlihoitaja
- Markku PeltolaKärrypoika
- Timo TorikkaKärrypoika
- Eeva-Maija HaukinenHoitaja
- Kati OutinenHoitaja
- Eira SoriolaHoitaja
- Esko NikkariHinausautokuski
Details
- Released
- 26 September 1985
- Original title
- Painija
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Matti Ijäs
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The Wrestler: quick answers
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How long is The Wrestler?
The Wrestler runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Wrestler have a post-credits scene?
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The Wrestler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Wrestler on?
The Wrestler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 September 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wrestler?
If you liked The Wrestler, try Teen Spirit, Naughty or Nice, Barbarians at the Gate.
Who directed The Wrestler?
The Wrestler (1985) was directed by Matti Ijäs and stars Esko Hukkanen, Esko Pesonen, Kalevi Kahra.