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Synopsis

This heartwarming underdog story brings the life of WWE superstar Paige to the big screen. Paige and her brother Zak are the children of a British wrestling family. All they want in life is to compete as part of the WWE. The starry-eyed young talents get a chance to try out, but only Paige makes the cut. Can she command the spotlight and stay true to her dream without the immediate support of friends or family? She might — with help from The Rock, played by none other than Dwayne Johnson himself.

This true to life comedy comes from celebrated director/writer/producer Stephen Merchant. Florence Pugh captures Paige’s heart and determination as Fighting With My Family celebrates the unique personality and tenacity that ultimately carried her to the top of her game.

Cast

  • Dwayne Johnson
  • Thomas Whilley
  • Tori Ellen Ross
  • Nick Frost
  • Lena Headey
  • Florence Pugh
  • Jack Lowden
  • Olivia Bernstone
  • Leah Harvey
  • Mohammad Amiri

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Metacritic

70
Feb 19, 2019

Merchant is more brutally honest than most sports movies — or any kind of rising-star movie, for that matter — about failure, and it makes Fighting With My Family better than it needs to be. The entire cast is a pleasure, particularly the dynamo Pugh.

Metacritic review by Emily Yoshida
Emily Yoshida
New York Magazine (Vulture)
75
Feb 13, 2019

Pugh never looks quite at ease in the ring in Fighting With My Family, but her performance is so layered with ambition and self-doubt that the film exceeds its familiar framework.

Jake Coyle
The Associated Press
67
Feb 3, 2019

Fighting with My Family doesn’t pull too many unexpected punches, but as someone who has never watched a split-second of wrestling in their life, the fact that I was engaged with this underdog story is a testament to the success of Merchant’s first solo directing effort.

Metacritic review by Jordan Raup
Jordan Raup
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fighting with My Family (2019) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Fighting with My Family (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 48min long.
What's Fighting with My Family (2019) about?
This heartwarming underdog story brings the life of WWE superstar Paige to the big screen. Paige and her brother Zak are the children of a British wrestling family. All they want in life is to compete as part of the WWE. The starry-eyed young talents get a chance to try out, but only Paige makes the cut. Can she command the spotlight and stay true to her dream without the immediate support of friends or family? She might — with help from The Rock, played by none other than Dwayne Johnson himself. This true to life comedy comes from celebrated director/writer/producer Stephen Merchant. Florence Pugh captures Paige’s heart and determination as Fighting With My Family celebrates the unique personality and tenacity that ultimately carried her to the top of her game.
Who's the cast of Fighting with My Family (2019)?
  • Dwayne Johnson as Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
  • Thomas Whilley as Young Zak
  • Tori Ellen Ross as Young Saraya
  • Nick Frost as Ricky Knight
  • Lena Headey as Julia Knight
  • Florence Pugh as Saraya Knight
  • Jack Lowden as Zak Knight
  • Olivia Bernstone as Ellie
  • Leah Harvey as Hannah
  • Mohammad Amiri as Ez
Who's the director behind Fighting with My Family (2019)?
Stephen Merchant directed Fighting with My Family (2019).
Who produced Fighting with My Family (2019)?
Daniel Battsek, Andy Berman and Jamie Elliott produced Fighting with My Family (2019).