The Wrestler (2008)

TCM, 9.00PM ★★★★

Mickey Rourke made his big comeback in this inspirational, if slightly mawkish, story of Randy Robinson, a professional wrestler past his prime – and won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Bafta to boot. Despite pleas from friendly stripper Cassidy (Marisa Tomei) and daughter Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood), an unwell Randy enters the ring for what may prove to be his final time. Darren Aronofsky directs.