American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017)
1h 57m
Running Time
May 16, 2017Release Date
American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017)
1h 57m
Running Time
May 16, 2017Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.






Currently American Wrestler: The Wizard is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Google Play Movies, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

George Kosturos
Ali

Jon Voight
Principle Skinner

William Fichtner
Coach Plyler

Lia Marie Johnson
Kristi Larsen

Kevin G. Schmidt
Rowan Knox

Gabriel Basso
Jimmy Petersen

Shannon Collis
Wendy

Courtney Hope Turner
Jenny
Media.










Details.
Release DateMay 16, 2017
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 57m
Content RatingPG-13
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
wrestling
hostility
sport
wrestler
wrestling coach
iran
teenage boy
ostracism
1980s
wrestling team
based on a true story
Wiki.
American Wrestler: The Wizard is a 2016 American sports biographical film directed by Alex Ranarivelo. The film centers around the world of competitive high school wrestling and stars George Kosturos as Ali Jahani, a 17–year old who escapes Iran in the 1980s after the Iran hostage crisis and must adjust to life in a small California town only to face more hostility due to the hostage crisis. William Fichtner, Jon Voight, Ali Afshar, Gabriel Basso, Kevin G. Schmidt and Lia Marie Johnson also star in supporting roles.
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