The Iron Claw

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The Iron Claw

R

Released Dec 22, 2023

2h 12m

Drama

Action

Biography

Sports

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The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

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Critics Consensus

Powerfully acted and profoundly sad, The Iron Claw honors its fact-based story with a dramatization whose compassionate exploration of family ties is just as hard-hitting as its action in the wrestling ring.

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Audience Says

The Iron Claw is a powerfully emotional movie with some outstanding acting in support of a very sad real-life story.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

It's also a film about family and masculinity in which the beatings in the ring are pretty much nothing compared by the beatings that are dished out at the dinner table...

Mar 1, 2024

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

The Iron Claw looks and feels like a prestreaming TV movie – and not just any old TV movie but a strangely entertaining, darkly tragic, completely gripping TV movie.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 24, 2024

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Simran Hans

New Statesman

Efron is an underrated actor, and this is a star-making performance.

Feb 21, 2024

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

There was a great film to be made here about sport and male mental health, but while the opening packs a punch, the limp conclusion is far from heavyweight.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

Because everyone in the film is an archetype and not a real person, the intended emotions never connect.

Rated: B-

Nov 18, 2024

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William Stottor

The Indiependent

Memorable performances are aplenty in The Iron Claw, Sean Durkin’s remarkable retelling of the von Erich family story.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 3, 2024

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Sarai G

So sad but awesome film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Patricia m

I've never really understood bor been into wrestling, but oh my gosh, this movie kept me engaged and excited for the wrestling. The acting was phenomenal and everything about this movie was beautiful and heartbreaking. I cried for the last 20 minutes. Sobbing, snot and all. I recommend going to see it !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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caraeskin L

Great performances all around. Thoughtful and emotional depiction of a real life story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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kevinlaukhuf L

Love the Von Erich's sad but great movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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Larry C

not the best but good. brings back childhood memories of watching rasslin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Stephanie

such a sad movie. if you want a tear jerker well this movie certainly does.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Jeremy Allen White

Kerry Von Erich

Harris Dickinson

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Mike Von Erich

Maura Tierney

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Synopsis

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

Director: Sean Durkin
Producer: Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Angus Lamont, Sean Durkin, Derrin Schlesinger
Screenwriter: Sean Durkin
Distributor: A24
Production Co: House Productions, A24, BBC Film, Access Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use|Some Sexuality|Suicide)
Genre: Drama, Action, Biography, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 13, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.7M
Runtime: 2h 12m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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