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American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017)

1h 57m

Running Time

May 16, 2017
Release Date

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American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017)

Name: American Wrestler: The Wizard
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: 2017-05-16

1h 57m

Running Time

May 16, 2017
Release Date

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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.

Rent

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

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🇺🇸 United States

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Details.

Release Date
May 16, 2017

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 57m

Content Rating
PG-13

Genres
Drama Sport

Last updated: 2025-02-09

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.