| Wrestler, The |
(14A) Sexual Content, Nudity, Coarse Language |
| Synopsis: Drama. An aging professional wrestler (Mickey Rourke) struggling to make ends meet attempts to salvage his fragmented life before a rematch with his rival from his glory days. |
| Content Elements: Frequent use of the sexual expletive in a non-sexual context; frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, and vulgar expressions Infrequent use of crude sexual language Frequent wrestling violence; some involving weapons/props – some blood, detail Portrayal of sexual activity – brief breast and buttock nudity Frequent portrayals of breast and buttock nudity in a strip-club context Infrequent references to and portrayals of illegal and prescription drug use for recreational purposes |
| Thematic Elements: The foundation of identity Accepting the reality of aging The impact of one’s choices |
| Classification Rationale: Rated 14A for sexual content, nudity, coarse language, some substance abuse, and sports-related violence. |
| Classification Date: 01/05/2009 |



