Teens
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 123 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 123 min · Drama
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway
Frank, an aging Irish seaman, and Walter, a Cuban barber, are two lonely retirees who find an unlikely friendship in Florida. Despite their different personalities leading to frequent quarrels and a temporary separation, they navigate the complexities of aging and companionship. The film explores themes of connection and finding purpose later in life.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
None0/10
Heads up
- Some arguments and strong language between characters
- Occasional drinking and references to past lives
- Themes of loneliness and regret
Models well
- The value of friendship in later life
- Finding connection and companionship
- Overcoming loneliness
Talk about it after
- How to build and maintain friendships, even with differing personalities
- Understanding and empathizing with the challenges of aging
- The importance of forgiveness and reconciliation
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Cast & crew
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway - Theatrical Trailer
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway Trailer