Beyond the Mat(1999)
The Movie Vince McMahon Doesn't Want You to See.
Beyond the Mat Synopsis
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.
Beyond the Mat (1999) is a documentary film directed by Barry W. Blaustein, released on October 22, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Vince McMahon and Aurelian Smith Jr.. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry W. Blaustein
- Writers:
- Barry W. Blaustein
- Producers:
- Ron Howard, Barry W. Blaustein, Brian Grazer
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Grady
- Composer:
- Nathan Barr
- Production:
- Lionsgate, Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Imagine Documentaries
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $2,053,648
- Status:
- Released
Beyond the Mat (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Beyond the Mat before you stream it.
Beyond the Mat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mick Foley
as Self - Mankind
Terry Funk
as Self
Vince McMahon
as Self
Aurelian Smith Jr.
as Self - Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Jesse Ventura
as Self
Noelle Foley
as Self (uncredited)
Barry W. Blaustein
as Narrator
Michael Manna
as Stevie Richards
Scott Levy
as Raven
Mark Calaway
as Self - The Undertaker
- Tony Jones
Tony Jones
as Self
Michael Cariglio
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Barry W. Blaustein, written by Barry W. Blaustein, produced by Ron Howard, Barry W. Blaustein and Brian Grazer.
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Beyond the Mat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 96 ratings.
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Beyond the Mat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beyond the Mat online?
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Beyond the Mat (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Beyond the Mat?
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The main cast of Beyond the Mat (1999) includes Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Vince McMahon, Aurelian Smith Jr. and Jesse Ventura. The film was directed by Barry W. Blaustein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beyond the Mat released?
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Beyond the Mat was released on October 22, 1999 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Beyond the Mat worth watching?
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Beyond the Mat (1999) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Beyond the Mat?
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Yes. The official Beyond the Mat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.