Movies Similar to Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler

Doglegs(2015)

Doglegs is a cheerfully iconoclastic underground scene where the disabled battle the able-bodied - all in the name of exploding stereotypes. When the disabled champ seeks life and love beyond the ring, his idol, the able-bodied organizer, tries to sabotage his bid for independence. In a battle of the human spirit, can the power of disability win our hero his dreamgirl?

8.8

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When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies(2012)

Timeshift turns back the clock to a time when villains wore silver capes, grannies swooned at the sight of bulky men in latex and the most masculine man in the country was called Shirley. In its heyday, British professional wrestling attracted huge TV audiences and made household names of generations of wrestlers from Mick McManus and Jackie 'Mr TV' Pallo to Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy. With contributions from inside the world of wrestling and surprising fans such as artist Peter Blake, this is an affectionate and lively portrait of a lost era of simpler pleasures, both in and out of the ring.

7.2

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Living in Wrestling: History of Wrestling in Mexico(1998)

A comprehensive history of Wrestling in Mexico. Starring some of the most famous Mexican wrestlers of our times.

10.0

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Changing Perceptions: Profile of an Openly Gay Pro Wrestler(2006)

Openly gay pro wrestler, Simon Sermon, defies flamboyant gay stereotypes in professional wrestling and talks about his career in this no-questions-barred documentary. Featuring an interview with the legendary flamboyant pro wrestler, Exotic Adrian Street.

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Legends Never Die(2006)

Death Has Fallen on Deaf Ears in the World of Professional Sports. Step into the ring and watch all the action as fists fly when Legendary Wrestlers Roddy Piper, Bruno Sammartino, Mick Foley, Dominick Denucci, Shane Douglas, Balls Mahoney, Missy Hyatt, Raven, Mikey Whipwreck, Hillbilly Cousin Luke, Davey O'Hannon, Nikolai Volkoff and many more pro wrestling stars of yesterday and today do battle as they take on the dark forbidden questions that nobody has wanted to ask until now. 3-years in the making, legends never die contains more than 90 minutes of hard hitting interviews and action packed, high flying, heart pounding footage.

0.0

The Claw(2021)

A documentary about legendary wrestler and all around supervillain Baron von Raschke by director Philip Harder.

10.0

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NXT All Star Panel(2015)

Hear from Triple H, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, Sasha Banks, Kevin Owens and Corey Graves in the NXT All Star Panel! Hosted by Byron Saxton.

8.0

Spandex Sapiens(2015)

Lonely son of a Canadian preacher man Michael builds the first professional wrestling company in faraway Finland. Young transsexual wrestler Jessica infiltrates into the company contesting Michael both physically and ideologically. Anger and frustration get to Michael who is now 40 years old still looking for companion. He is looking for love, but first must learn not to hate. As Michael finds true love online he redefines his values, and reinvents himself as a wrestler in love.

5.8

The Wrestling Queen(1973)

This documentary is a must have for "old school" wrestling fans! It's loosely focused on the career of 23 year old Vivian Vachon during her first professional tour, and the wrestling legends she shares the ring with. Through interviews with wrestling superstars, the promoters, the fans, and the critics, Wrestling Queen will give you a snapshot of a rarely seen part of 70’s culture, along with a healthy dose of wrestling nostalgia!

6.0

Daredevil(2015)

Yuka Yasukawa is an actress and also a professional wrestler with the nickname of Act Yasukawa. An in-depth look is given into her personal life as well as her in the ring. Her past experiences are also told including being bullied, refusing to go to school, rape and attempted suicide.

0.0

The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family(2012)

A year in the life of the Knight wrestling dynasty from suburban Norfolk, a family who pack a real punch... often at each other.

7.1

The Old Boys(2015)

The 80’s and 90’s was a great time to be a fan of professional wrestling. The wrestlers of this generation never failed to put on unforgettable shows. Now learn the behind the scene stories of these men who put wrestling on the mainstream. With original never before seen interviews and footage, hear first hand from the men who lived it… These are The Old Boys! Featuring a cast of legends in the wrestling business: Roddy Piper, Terry Funk, Bret Hart, Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, Jake Roberts, Iron Sheik, Scott Hall, Demolition, Ted DiBiase, Road Warrior Animal, Brutus Beefcake, Honky Tonk Man, Marty Jannetty, Tatanka, Jacques Rougeau, Lanny Poffo, Virgil, Pierre Ouellet, Paul Roma, Jim Powers, Bob Holly, Raven, Brian James, Billy Gunn and more. These legends tell all in this most candid, eye opening wrestling documentary ever that is not to be missed!

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Tales of Masked Men(2012)

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Carlos Avila, this documentary program profiles three legendary wrestlers in a creative and imaginative exploration of the colorful, fascinating and mysterious world of lucha libre Mexican wrestling.

8.0

Tournament of Death: The Experience(2015)

Follow DJ Hyde and the stars of Combat Zone Wrestling through the history, ultraviolence and spectacle of the Tournament of Death experience!

4.0

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Sadermania(2011)

In this inspirational tale, Chris Sader and Hulk Hogan relate how they met and developed a bond through mutual struggles and personal loss that each would have faced alone if not for the unlikely friendship that develops between them.

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Team Taliban(2009)

Adeel Alam struggles to balance his pro-wrestling career, where he portrays a terrorist in the ring, with his Muslim faith.

7.0

Blue Demon, el campeón(1989)

Documentary about Lucha Libre legend Blue Demon

5.0

Andre the Giant: Larger than Life(1999)

Documentary, released by the World Wrestling Federation, about the late wrestling superstar Andre the Giant, portraying his childhood in a small French village, his rise to fame as a professional wrestler, and his slow physical decline and eventual death in 1993. With commentaries by Vince McMahon, Classy Freddie Blassie, Killer Kowalski and Gorilla Monsoon, as well as Andre's brother and friends.

7.3

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The Making of 16 Carat Gold(2015)

An inside look into the making of one of Europe's major annual wrestling events.

0.0

Wrestling With Faith(2016)

A chronicle of "Million Dollar Man" Ted Di Biase's journey from childhood to wrestling stardom to becoming an ordained minister.

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