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Beyond the Mat

1999 · 102 min

A raw, compassionate look behind the spectacle, balancing thrilling highs with sobering human costs.

Directed by
Barry W. Blaustein
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Vince McMahon
Tagline
The Movie Vince McMahon Doesn't Want You to See.
Overview
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Barry W. Blaustein
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Vince McMahon
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • family
  • addiction
  • grief
  • ambition
Places
  • workplace
  • road trip
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour4
Realism9
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Where to watch in the UK

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
Barry W. Blaustein
Written by
Barry W. Blaustein
Starring
Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Vince McMahon, Aurelian Smith Jr., Jesse Ventura, Noelle Foley, Barry W. Blaustein, Michael Manna
Music
Nathan Barr
Cinematography
Michael Grady
Runtime
102 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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