The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 37 nominations
Michael Harney
- Bill Mercer
- (as Michael J. Harney)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaThe film had its world premiere in Dallas, Texas the same evening that the SAG-AFTRA strike ended. Many of the actors found out the news through journalists on the red carpet.
- GoofsThe film depicts Kerry losing his foot in a motorcycle accident after his world title win against Ric Flair in 1984. In real life, the accident occurred two years later. Also Kerry didn't have his foot amputated until 1987 when Fritz forced Kerry back into the ring way too early in a match with Brian Adias in Ft. Worth.
- Quotes
Kevin Von Erich: [weeps] I used to be a brother.
- Crazy creditsIn the end credits there's a photo of Kevin and Pam with their 4 children and 13 grandchildren.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Project: Episode dated 4 March 2024 (2024)
Featured review
Larger than life...
I knew that this was based on a true story and I'd watched one trailer before going into it. Aside from that, I went into this movie completely blind; I'm not a wrestling fan and I didn't research anything about the Von Erichs before seeing this.
This film is so tragic that I found myself astounded by the fact that it was based on a true story. It feels like something out of a Greek tragedy or Stephen King novel. Unfortunately, it's neither: this is the story of an obsessive and unfeeling man who forced his failed dreams onto each of his sons ... and the catastrophes it caused... Everyone who talks about "The Iron Claw" is going to rave about how great of a job Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White are in this (and don't get me wrong, they're PHENOMENAL), but I was especially blown away by Harris Dickinson's portrayal of David Von Erich; he carried every scene he was in with a larger-than-life, yet supportive persona.
"The Iron Claw" is more than good enough to earn a couple of Oscar nominations next year ... but based on the recently released shortlist and strong competition, I doubt it's going to make it.
Regardless, I still recommend this unbelievable and emotional movie. I hope I'll get the chance to see it again before it leave theaters...
This film is so tragic that I found myself astounded by the fact that it was based on a true story. It feels like something out of a Greek tragedy or Stephen King novel. Unfortunately, it's neither: this is the story of an obsessive and unfeeling man who forced his failed dreams onto each of his sons ... and the catastrophes it caused... Everyone who talks about "The Iron Claw" is going to rave about how great of a job Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White are in this (and don't get me wrong, they're PHENOMENAL), but I was especially blown away by Harris Dickinson's portrayal of David Von Erich; he carried every scene he was in with a larger-than-life, yet supportive persona.
"The Iron Claw" is more than good enough to earn a couple of Oscar nominations next year ... but based on the recently released shortlist and strong competition, I doubt it's going to make it.
Regardless, I still recommend this unbelievable and emotional movie. I hope I'll get the chance to see it again before it leave theaters...
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- robin196
- Dec 21, 2023
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Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $35,070,296
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,868,370
- Dec 24, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $45,200,720
- Runtime2 hours 12 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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