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Poster for Wrestlers

Wrestlers

2023 · 1 season

A scrappy, human look behind the curtain at dreamers grinding for a shot, equal parts underdog warmth and quiet desperation.

Created by
Greg Whiteley
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Michael Walden, Haley James, Jessie Godderz
Overview
At a storied professional wrestling organization, new owners and a roster of rising stars strive to make an impact beyond the ring in this docuseries.

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Stream in the UK
  • Netflix
More options Data from JustWatch
Created by
Greg Whiteley
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Michael Walden, Haley James, Jessie Godderz
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • work
  • found family
  • survival
  • identity
Places
  • workplace
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour4
Realism9
Romance2
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
documentary
Created by
Greg Whiteley
Starring
Michael Walden, Haley James, Jessie Godderz, David Shoemaker, Bryan Kennison, Danny Davis, Allen Sarven, Doug Basham
Length
1 seasons, 7 episodes
Network
Netflix
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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