American Wrestler: The Wizard

– In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 57 Minutes
Release Year:
2016
American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)

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.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016) - Trailer

Release Date:

16 May 2017

Language:

English, Persian, French, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Alex Ranarivelo

Writer:

Ali Afshar (story by), Brian Rudnick (story by), Brian Rudnick

Main Actors:

George Kosturos, William Fichtner, Ali Afshar, Lia Marie Johnson

Plot:

In this inspiring tale based on true events, 17-year-old Ali Jahani is a newcomer to a small California town, where he stands out as different in an unwelcoming community. Living with his embittered uncle, the boy faces a mountain of adversity everywhere he turns. Rejected by everyone but determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team. With a chance to change how others see him, Ali must step up and learn to be a hero.

Awards:

10 wins.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10