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The Iron Claw

2023 · 133 min

A slow, crushing watch that wraps family love in relentless tragedy, leaving you drained but moved.

Directed by
Sean Durkin
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson
Tagline
Sons. Brothers. Champions.
Overview
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

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  • BBC iPlayer
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Sean Durkin
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson
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How it feels

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Tone
  • bleakstrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • grief
  • family
  • obsession
  • guilt
  • survival
Places
  • countryside
  • home
  • workplace
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity5
Emotional weight9

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Genres
drama, history
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
133 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
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