Casual wrestling fans may only know about the biggest names in the industry like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
But in Texas during the ’80s, no one was bigger or more over with the crowds than the Von Erich family.
Director Sean Durkin‘s film, The Iron Claw, is inspired by the true story of the Von Erichs and the tragedies that shattered them.
Now that The Iron Claw is on Prime Video, it’s Watch With Us‘ pick for the one movie you need to watch this weekend.
6 Must-Watch Drama Movies on Prime Video (November 2025): 'The Iron Claw' and More
‘The Iron Claw’ Recaptures the Spirit of Wrestling in the ’80s
This film only had a $15.9 million budget, so it couldn’t fully recreate the spectacle of World Class Championship Wrestling a

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