After he transfers to a new school, Hadley is victimized and ostracized by his too-cool classmates. To prove his worth, our hero takes up wrestling, and before long he’s the school champ, thanks to the input of coach Ball, a washed-up alcoholic who finds redemption through Hadley’s example.

American Wrestler: The Wizard
2017
7.2/10

Triumph
2021
6.7/10

Queen of the Ring
2025
6.8/10

The Karate Kid
1984
7.2/10

Going to the Mat
2004
6.7/10

Legendary
2010
6.5/10

First Match
2018
6.4/10

Foxcatcher
2014
6.7/10

Embattled
2020
6.7/10

Never Back Down
2008
6.8/10

The Karate Kid Part III
1989
5.9/10

Beast
2026
7.5/10

Hardball
2001
6.5/10

Coach Carter
2005
7.6/10

Palmer
2021
8.1/10

Giant Little Ones
2019
7.1/10

Home Run
2013
6.2/10

Resurrecting the Champ
2007
6.3/10

Gracie
2007
6.2/10

Jawbone
2017
6.1/10
Pelle the Conqueror
1987
7.297/10