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American Wrestler: The Wizard

7.220171h 57mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorAlex Ranarivelo
WritersAli Afshar·Brian Rudnick
ProducersAli Afshar·Hadeel Reda

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alex Ranarivelo

GKGeorge Kosturos
George Kosturos
Ali
JVJon Voight
Jon Voight
Principle Skinner
WFWilliam Fichtner
William Fichtner
Coach Plyler
LJLia Marie Johnson
Lia Marie Johnson
Kristi Larsen
KSKevin G. Schmidt
Kevin G. Schmidt
Rowan Knox
GBGabriel Basso
Gabriel Basso
Jimmy Petersen
SCShannon Collis
Shannon Collis
Wendy
CTCourtney Hope Turner
Courtney Hope Turner
Jenny
AAAli Afshar
Ali Afshar
Hafez Tabad
NGNicholas Guilak
Nicholas Guilak
Pasha
SFSasha Feldman
Sasha Feldman
Dan 'Toad' Webster
MGMichael Girgenti
Michael Girgenti

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American Wrestler: The Wizard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams American Wrestler: The Wizard?

American Wrestler: The Wizard isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is American Wrestler: The Wizard on Netflix?

No, American Wrestler: The Wizard is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is American Wrestler: The Wizard on Amazon Prime Video?

American Wrestler: The Wizard isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch American Wrestler: The Wizard for free?

American Wrestler: The Wizard isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is American Wrestler: The Wizard based on a true story?

Yes — American Wrestler: The Wizard is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).