American Wrestler: The Wizard(2017)
He escaped one war, only to face another.
American Wrestler: The Wizard Synopsis
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.
American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) is a drama film directed by Alex Ranarivelo, released on May 16, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars George Kosturos, Jon Voight, William Fichtner and Lia Marie Johnson. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Ranarivelo
- Writers:
- Ali Afshar, Brian Rudnick, Brian Rudnick
- Producers:
- Ali Afshar, Hadeel Reda
- Cinematographer:
- Reuben Steinberg
- Composer:
- Jamie Christopherson
- Production:
- ESX Productions, ESX Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) Trailer
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American Wrestler: The Wizard Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Kosturos
as Ali
Jon Voight
as Principle Skinner
William Fichtner
as Coach Plyler
Lia Marie Johnson
as Kristi Larsen
Kevin G. Schmidt
as Rowan Knox
Gabriel Basso
as Jimmy Petersen
Shannon Collis
as Wendy
Courtney Hope Turner
as Jenny
Ali Afshar
as Hafez Tabad
Nicholas Guilak
as Pasha
Sasha Feldman
as Dan 'Toad' Webster
Michael Girgenti
Key crew
Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, written by Ali Afshar, Brian Rudnick and Brian Rudnick, produced by Ali Afshar and Hadeel Reda.
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American Wrestler: The Wizard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 85 ratings.
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American Wrestler: The Wizard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Wrestler: The Wizard online?
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American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Wrestler: The Wizard?
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The main cast of American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) includes George Kosturos, Jon Voight, William Fichtner, Lia Marie Johnson and Kevin G. Schmidt. The film was directed by Alex Ranarivelo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Wrestler: The Wizard released?
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American Wrestler: The Wizard was released on May 16, 2017 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is American Wrestler: The Wizard worth watching?
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American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Wrestler: The Wizard?
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Yes. The official American Wrestler: The Wizard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.