The Wrestler | Fathers Day Screening
Sun, 07 Sept
|Dome Cinema and Bar
Mickey Rourke delivers a career-defining performance as an aging wrestler facing life, love, and a comeback in The Wrestler, a must-see this Father’s Day
Time & Location
07 Sept 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Dome Cinema and Bar, 38 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
Celebrate Father’s Day with a screening of The Wrestler, the acclaimed drama following aging wrestler Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke). Once at the top of the pro-wrestling circuit, Randy faces life after the ring: pursuing a relationship with a seasoned stripper (Marisa Tomei) and attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood). Yet, the call of the ring proves irresistible as he prepares for a comeback.
The film has earned multiple accolades, including:
Best Actor (Mickey Rourke) – BAFTA Awards 2009
Best Actor (Drama) – Golden Globes 2009
Golden Lion Winner – Venice Film Festival 2008
With a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this is a Father’s Day film not to miss