Genre : Biography, Drama, Sports

Runtime : 2hr 12min

Language : English

IMDb : 7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 89%

Letterboxd : 4.1/5

Metacritic : 73%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Sean Durkin

Cast

Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Holt McCallany, Maura Tierney, Lily James

Plot

The Iron Claw is a biographical sports drama based on the true story of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of professional wrestlers who rose to fame in the 1980s. The film follows the journey of the brothers—Kevin, Kerry, and David Von Erich—under the strict guidance of their father, Fritz Von Erich, who pushes them to achieve glory in the wrestling world. Despite their immense success in the ring and the love they receive from fans, the family is plagued by personal struggles, sacrifices, and a tragic string of misfortunes that came to be known as the “Von Erich curse.” The story highlights themes of brotherhood, resilience, and the cost of pursuing greatness at the expense of personal happiness. Balancing fame, family loyalty, and loss, the film captures the triumphs and tragedies that defined one of wrestling’s most iconic and heartbreaking legacies.