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1. Night and the City (1950)
Not Rated | 96 min | Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery
A small-time grifter and nightclub tout takes advantage of some fortuitous circumstances and tries to become a big-time player as a wrestling promoter.
Director: Jules Dassin | Stars: Richard Widmark, Gene Tierney, Googie Withers, Hugh Marlowe
Votes: 15,265 | Gross: $3.60M
2. Cassandro (2023)
R | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Follows the true story of Cassandro, the ''exotico'' character created by Saúl Armendáriz, gay amateur wrestler from El Paso who rose to international stardom.
Director: Roger Ross Williams | Stars: Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Perla De La Rosa, Joaquín Cosio
Votes: 3,803
3. Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Sport
Knockout performances by Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney and Julie Harris highlight this hard-hitting drama of corruption in the ring. Featuring Muhammad Ali.
Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris
Votes: 4,835
4. WrestleMania X-Seven (2001 TV Special)
TV-14 | 225 min | Action, Sport
The Rock defends the WWF Championship against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian battle it out in a TLC match for the WWF Tag Team ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Steve Austin, Adam Copeland, Jay Reso
Votes: 2,551
5. WrestleMania XX (2004 TV Special)
TV-14 | 275 min | Sport
Triple H puts his Heavyweight Championship on the line in a Triple Threat Match against Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels. WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero defends against Kurt Angle. Plus, Kane ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Paul Levesque, Chris Benoit, Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero
Votes: 1,971
6. A Kid for Two Farthings (1955)
Approved | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes come true.
Director: Carol Reed | Stars: Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff, Joe Robinson
Votes: 1,150
7. WrestleMania XIX (2003 TV Special)
TV-14 | 240 min | Action, Sport
Two of the greatest grapplers of all time face off with the WWE Championship on the line as Brock Lesnar goes up against Kurt Angle. A Match 20 Years In The Making as Hulk Hogan takes on ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, Steve Austin, Dwayne Johnson
Votes: 1,625
8. WrestleMania 2000 (2000 TV Special)
TV-14 | 201 min | Action, Sport
Triple H defends the WWF Championship against The Rock, Mick Foley, and the Big Show in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match with a McMahon family member in every corner. The Dudley Boyz defend ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Paul Levesque, Dwayne Johnson, Mick Foley, Paul Wight
Votes: 1,293
9. WrestleMania 22 (2006 TV Special)
TV-14 | 233 min | Sport
The Grandest Stage of Them All came back to the former Rosemont Horizon outside Chicago for WrestleMania 22, which featured John Cena defends the WWE Championship against Triple H. Kurt ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: John Cena, Paul Levesque, Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio
Votes: 1,473
10. Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950)
Passed | 80 min | Adventure, Comedy
Two Brooklyn wrestling promoters go to French Algeria in search of a famous Algerian wrestler but accidentally end-up in the French Foreign Legion.
Director: Charles Lamont | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Patricia Medina, Walter Slezak
Votes: 3,117
11. The Wrestler (1974)
PG | 95 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Frank Bass takes a stand and defends what he thinks is right. Gamblers and money-grubbing conspire to corrupt the industry. Frank's efforts climax as he promotes an over-the-hill champion in the final matches of his career.
Director: James A. Westman | Stars: Edward Asner, Elaine Giftos, Verne Gagne, Billy Robinson
Votes: 251
12. WrestleMania XXVI (2010 TV Special)
TV-PG | 240 min | Action, Sport
Still stinging from his narrow defeat a year earlier, The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels has goaded Undertaker into a rematch by putting his career on the line. Something's gotta give- The ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Mark Calaway, Shawn Michaels, Dave Bautista, John Cena
Votes: 1,174
13. Deep Heat (2022)
30 min | Comedy
Holly, a frustrated wannabe wrestler, faces the challenge of a lifetime when all of BOSS Pro's top wrestlers are poached by her brother Nick Nitro. Can Holly bring together a group of misfits to save the company?
Stars: Alistair Petrie, Sharon Rooney, Ivan Gonzalez, Jahannah James
Votes: 67
14. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998 TV Movie)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Documentary focusing on the career of pro wrestler Bret Hart & his controversial exit from the WWF.
Director: Paul Jay | Stars: Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Brian Pillman, Blade Hart
Votes: 4,449
15. Veneno (I) (2018)
TV-14 | 96 min | Action, Biography, Drama
The origin and rise of the most famous Dominican wrestler of all time, Rafael Sánchez aka Jack Veneno, and his arch-nemesis, José Manuel Guzmán aka Relámpago Hernández.
Director: Tabaré Blanchard | Stars: Manny Perez, Pepe Sierra, Richard Douglas, Yamile Scheker
Votes: 506
16. ECW One Night Stand (2006 TV Special)
TV-MA | 210 min | Sport
John Cena defends the WWE Championship against Rob Van Dam in a very hostile ECW environment. Also: Mick Foley, Edge, Sabu, Rey Mysterio, Terry Funk and much more.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: John Cena, Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, Terry Brunk
Votes: 652
17. WWF Capital Carnage (1998 TV Special)
Action, Sport
The WWF invades England and brings a hefty dose of attitude.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Steve Austin, Mark Calaway, Mick Foley, Glenn Jacobs
Votes: 172
18. Flesh (1932)
Passed | 96 min | Drama, Romance
Gifted German wrestler Polokai falls in love with ex-con Laura, who persuades him to emigrate to America and gets him involved with crooked promoters.
Director: John Ford | Stars: Wallace Beery, Ricardo Cortez, Karen Morley, Jean Hersholt
Votes: 735
19. WWE Unforgiven (2006 TV Special)
TV-14 | 210 min | Sport
Johnny Nitro (IC) vs Jeff Hardy. Umaga vs Kane. Lita (WC) vs Trish Stratus. The Spirit Squad (TC) vs The Highlanders. DX vs The Big Show and The McMahons (HIAC). Randy Orton vs Carlito. ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: John Cena, Adam Copeland, Randy Orton, Carlos Colón Jr.
Votes: 311
20. I Like to Hurt People (1985 Video)
83 min | Documentary, Comedy
The Shiek wreaks havoc throughout the sleaziest locales of the American wrestling circuit, maiming, mauling, and living up to his life's code: I like to hurt people!
Director: Donald G. Jackson | Stars: Abdullah the Butcher, Denny Alberts, André René Roussimoff, Sky Low Low
Votes: 143
21. WWE Legends: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s (2005 Video)
TV-14 | 510 min | Documentary, Sport
In the 1980s, professional wrestling made the leap from regional sporting event to mainstream cultural phenomenon--due, no doubt, to the visionary leadership of World Wrestling Federation ... See full synopsis »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Steve Austin, Bob Backlund
Votes: 163
22. Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name Is Paul Heyman (2014 Video)
121 min | Documentary, Action, Biography
the life and career of Paul Heyman told to you by himself
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Paul Heyman, Adrian Adonis, Bam Bam Bigelow, Eric Bischoff
Votes: 436
23. WWE Backlash (2006 TV Special)
TV-14 | 210 min | Sport
Chris Masters vs Carlito. Umaga vs Ric Flair. RVD vs Shelton Benjamin. Mickie James vs Trish Stratus. Kane vs Big Show. HBK vs Vince and Shane McMahon. Triple H vs Edge vs John Cena.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: John Cena, Paul Levesque, Adam Copeland, Amy Dumas
Votes: 253
24. Card Subject to Change (2010)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Sport
CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE: PRO WRESTLING'S UNDERGROUND takes you deep inside the underground world of professional wrestling. This compelling film follows several wrestlers as they make their ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Disbrow | Stars: Kevin Sullivan, Johnny Falco, Michael Verdi, Everett Titus
Votes: 311
25. The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling (2007 Video)
540 min | Biography, Sport
The history of World Class Championship Wrestling including the early days of Texas Rasslin', the rivalry between Von Erichs and Freebirds and the curse that plagued the promotion during the 1980s.
Director: Vince McMahon | Stars: Abdullah the Butcher, Chris Adams, Jack Adkisson, Arn Anderson
Votes: 209
26. WWE Vengeance (2003 TV Special)
TV-14 | 180 min | Action, Comedy, Sport
WWE Presents Vengeance!. Vengeance Is Everyone's Night To Conquer.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Brock Lesnar, Paul Wight, Kurt Angle, Zach Gowen
Votes: 204
27. nWo: The Revolution (2012 Video)
63 min | Documentary, Action, Sport
From their shocking arrival in the WCW to their eventual resurgence in the WWE, the nWo were one of the most popular wrestling stables in history. This documentary gives an in-depth and ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Eric Bischoff
Votes: 276
28. Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 606 min | Sport, Talk-Show
Hulk Hogan has mesmerized fans from the birth of Hulkamania in the mid-80's, and continues to wow fans today. Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology chronicles the amazing Hall of Fame career ... See full summary »
Stars: Adnan Al-Kaissy, Lou Albano, Muhammad Ali, Steve Austin
Votes: 225
29. WWF Unforgiven (1998 TV Special)
180 min
WWF Title: Steve Austin vs. Dude Love, WWF Tag Team Titles: The New Age Outlaws vs. L.O.D. 2000, Inferno Match: The Undertaker vs. Kane, WWF European Title: Triple H vs. Owen Hart, NWA Tag ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Brian James, Monty Sopp
Votes: 283
30. Fully Loaded (1998 TV Special)
180 min | Action, Sport
WWF Tag Team Titles: Kane & Mankind vs. Steve Austin & The Undertaker, WWF Intercontinental Title (2 out of 3 falls): The Rock vs. Triple H, Hart Family Dungeon Match: Owen Hart vs. Ken ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Glenn Jacobs, Mick Foley, Steve Austin, Mark Calaway
Votes: 249
31. Survivor Series (2001 TV Special)
TV-14 | 156 min | Action, Sport
10 Man Elimination Tag Team Match: The Rock, Chris Jericho, Kane, The Big Show & The Undertaker vs. Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, Booker T. & Shane McMahon, WWF Intercontinental/... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Steve Austin, Chris Jericho, Mark Calaway
Votes: 441
32. On demande une brute (1934)
23 min | Short, Comedy, Sport
An amateur actor, hen-packed loser, signs unwittingly a contract to fight against professional wrestler.
Director: Charles Barrois | Stars: Jacques Tati, Hélène Pépée, Rhum, Raymond Turgy
Votes: 360
33. WWF Vengeance (2001 TV Special)
180 min | Action, Sport
WWF Title: Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle, The World (WCW) Title: The Rock vs. Chris Jericho, with the winners of those two matches to meet to decide the Undisputed Championship, WWF ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Jericho, Steve Austin, Kurt Angle
Votes: 338
34. The Bret Hart Story: The Best There Is, the Best There Was, the Best There Ever Will Be (2005 Video)
120 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Bret portrays in his own words, how he became: The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Bret Hart, Abdullah the Butcher, Brian Adams, Adrian Adonis
Votes: 987
35. WWE Survivor Series (2005 TV Special)
TV-14 | 180 min | Action, Sport
Shawn Michaels (captain), Carlito, Kane, Chris Masters and Big Show vs Batista (captain), Bobby Lashley, Randy Orton, JBL, and Rey Mysterio.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: John Cena, Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle, Shawn Daivari
Votes: 337
36. WWE Judgment Day (2003 TV Special)
180 min | Sport
The main feud heading into PPV on the SmackDown. brand was between Brock Lesnar against Big Show and on the Raw brand was between Triple H and Kevin Nash.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Brock Lesnar, Paul Wight, Kevin Nash, Paul Levesque
Votes: 255
37. WCW/NWO Starrcade (1998 TV Special)
Sport
WCW Title: Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash, WCW Television Title; Konnan vs. Chris Jericho, WCW Cruiserweight Title: Billy Kidman vs. Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Juventud Guerrera, with the winner to face... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Goldberg, Kevin Nash, Charles Ashenoff, Chris Jericho
Votes: 80
38. WWE: Undertaker - This Is My Yard (2001 Video)
176 min | Action, Sport
Covers The Undertaker's career from his arrival in NWA/WCW as "Mean" Mark Callous as the replacement for Sid Vicious in the Skyscrapers through his first "Decade of Destruction" in WWE, ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Kurt Angle, Steve Austin, Mark Calaway, Sara Calaway
Votes: 64
39. Intergender Wrestling: A Short Documentary (2014 Video)
13 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
Exploring intergender wrestling in the independents, with footage of and observations from Eddie Kingston, Veda Scott, Kimber Lee, Heidi Lovelace, Greg Excellent, Seleziya Sparx, and more.
Director: Kenny Johnson | Stars: Nhooph Al-Areebi, Bobby Beverly, Chandler Biggins, Colin Delaney
40. The Most Powerful Families in Wrestling (2007 Video)
380 min | Action
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Carlos Colón Jr., Lou Albano, Hazem Ali, Gene Anderson
Votes: 54
41. WWF Insurrextion (2000 TV Special)
TV-14 | 180 min | Action, Sport
WWF Title: The Rock vs. Triple H vs. Shane McMahon, WWF European Title: Eddy Guererro vs. Chris Jericho, WWF Tag Team Titles: Edge & Christian vs. The Hardy Boyz, WWF Hardcore Title: Crash ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Paul Levesque, Shane McMahon, Eddie Guerrero
Votes: 157
42. WWE: The Stone Cold Truth (2004 Video)
TV-14 | 195 min | Action
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Eric Bischoff, Jeannie Clark
Votes: 111
43. The Rock - The People's Champ (2000 Video)
Action
Dwayne "The Rock" is Highlighted And Talked About.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Steve Blackman, Matt Bloom, Mark Calaway, Mike Chioda
Votes: 80
44. Fully Loaded (1999 TV Special)
180 min | Action, Comedy, Sport
WWF Title (first blood, if Austin wins Vince McMahon leaves the WWF): Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker, WWF Intercontinental Title: Edge vs. Jeff Jarrett, WWF Tag Team Titles: The Hardy Boyz... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Steve Austin, Mark Calaway, Adam Copeland, Jeff Jarrett
Votes: 299
45. The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers (2006 Video)
180 min | Documentary, Action
This documentary takes a look at the art of managing, the evolution of female managers, and highlights some of the most well-known, colorful managers professional wrestling has ever seen along with their biggest moments and matches.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Adrian Adonis, Lou Albano, Bill Alfonso, Muhammad Ali
Votes: 109
46. WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams (2009 Video)
542 min | Action
The Miz and John Morrison host a showcase of the greatest tag teams in WWE history.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Steve Austin, Rolland Bastien
Votes: 61
47. Owata (2011)
12 min | Short, Drama, Music
A fictitious story of the conflicts among Raven, Shelly Martinez and Alyssa Flash, due to Raven managing Shelly while dating Alyssa, as they prepare for Shelly challenging Alyssa for the SHIMMER Title at an AAW event.
Director: Robby Starbuck | Stars: Scott Levy, Melissa Anderson, Shelly Martinez, Angelina Altishin
Votes: 18
48. Bodyslam (2013 TV Short)
Short, Action, Drama
A small-time wrestling promoter struggles to hold his show together while his life falls apart.
Director: Robert Budreau | Stars: Daniel Kash, Bret Hart, Roddy Piper, Maria del Mar
Votes: 20
49. WWF Judgment Day (1998 TV Special)
180 min | Action, Sport
WWF Title (vacant, special referee Steve Austin): Kane vs. The Undertaker, WWF Intercontinental Title: Ken Shamrock vs. Mankind, WWF Tag Team Titles: The New Age Outlaws vs. The Headbangers... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Jerry Lawler, Jim Ross, Al Snow, Marc Mero
Votes: 246
50. WWE: Austin vs. McMahon - The Whole True Story (2002 Video)
Action
War And Conquering Feuds Over Boss And Brash Persona Of Steve Austin.
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Steve Austin, Mark Calaway, Mick Foley, Terry Funk
Votes: 57