Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 22, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Wrestler

If you loved The Wrestler, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Palkó Csinom

Palkó Csinom

1973★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wrestler for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The musical adventure film goes back to the early eighteenth century, the times of the battles between the Hungarian insurrectionists and the pro-Austrians. Palkó and Jankó are abo...

#2
Six: Inside

Six: Inside

2009★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wrestler for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animati...

#3
825 Forest Road

825 Forest Road

2025★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wrestler for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

After a family tragedy, Chuck Wilson hopes to start a new life in Ashland Falls with his wife Maria and little sister Elizabeth, but he quickly discovers that the town has a dark h...

#4
The Way to the Heart

The Way to the Heart

2024★ 9.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wrestler for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ava, an award-winning chef at a big-city restaurant, has lost her spark. Her boss sends her out to find herself to save her menu and her job. She returns home and finds little to i...

#5
Invisible Lines

Invisible Lines

2010★ 9.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wrestler for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A terrible film about a shockingly sad story. The honour killing of a 26 year old gay man by his father. Wendel's writing is banal and lifeless, his direction is no better. A yo...

#6
Fighter

Fighter

2007★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wrestler for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Aïcha, a high-school student, is a passionate kung fu fighter. Her Turkish parents expect her to get good grades so she can get into medical school, like her brother Ali. But schoo...