2019 | Biography | Comedy | Drama
110 mins United States
Seven Bucks Productions, Misher Films, WWE Studios, and Film4 are all teaming up to produce the upcoming feature film FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY, a comedy-drama written and directed by Stephen Merchant, based on the true personal story of WWE Superstar Paige and her family of professional wrestlers.
The film is inspired by the Channel 4 British documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family and tells the story of reformed gangster and former wrestler Ricky, his wife Julia, daughter Saraya and son Zak who make a living performing in tiny venues across the country. Ricky and Julia want a better life for their children and when brother and sister get the chance to audition for WWE, it seems the family dream is coming true and all their troubles will be solved. However, Saraya and Zak are about to learn that becoming a WWE Superstar demands more than they ever imagined possible as athletes and siblings. Wrestling has always kept this family together — but now it could tear them apart.
| Produced by | MGM / Annapurna Pictures |
| Director | Stephen Merchant |
| Writer | Stephen Merchant |
| Cast | Florence Pugh, Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Jack Lowden, Dwayne Johnson and Vince Vaughn |
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Erika (17789 KP) rated
Feb 24, 2019
This is very much a movie made for wrestling buffs, and luckily, I have a cousin that's been obsessed with it, so I've had exposure. And, while that may be the target demographic, it is equally accessible to the non-wrestling audience. It's very much a story about family, and the dynamic between the actors made it completely believable. It was really heartwarming and funny, and even I, with my little black and un-beating heart, got choked up at times.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated
Aug 6, 2020
The plot: Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige's journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.
Stephen Merchant does a excellent job with his second film that he directed.
Its a excellent film and a must watch if you like the WWE.
Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) rated
Feb 28, 2019 (Updated Feb 28, 2019)
But what movie Florence Pugh was perfect as Paige with support from nick frost and Lena Headey and Vince Vaughn as her coach. But no way can I leave out the rock he knows to make an entrance overall thumbs up from me. Now To go back home and watch the watch the original channel 4 documentary
