Wrestling with Trump
A sharp British satirical investigation finds political theater hiding in the ropes, costumes, and kayfabe of American wrestling.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- provocative
- political discussion
- documentary night
What critics said
Limited audience ratings indicate a broadly mixed response, though the small sample prevents a firm critical consensus.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Munya Chawawa connects professional wrestling, Donald Trump, and MAGA politics through an investigative satirical framework.
The plot explicitly explores the links between wrestling's kayfabe and the theatrical dynamics of American politics.
Chawawa immerses himself in wrestling and MAGA politics while using satire to investigate their shared spectacle.
The documentary examines Trump's relationship with wrestling alongside the performance-driven culture of MAGA politics.
Films like Wrestling with Trump, and why
Get Me Roger Stone
shares irreverent political satire, immersive nonfiction investigation, and scrutiny of populist media performance
The Wrestler
shares the theatricality of professional wrestling, masculine spectacle, and tension between performance and private identity
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
shares confrontational political comedy, american political culture, and satirical examination of conservative populism
Fahrenheit 11/9
shares documentary political inquiry, presidential spectacle, and critique of american populist rhetoric
Movie Details
- Director
- Daniel Lucchesi
- Release Date
- 2026-05-12
- Runtime
- 47 min
- Rating
- 4.0 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Munya Chawawa
- Ed Leslie
- Mark Copani
- Sam Nunberg
- Daniel Harnsberger
- Beau James
Common questions
- What is Wrestling with Trump about?
- A sharp British satirical investigation finds political theater hiding in the ropes, costumes, and kayfabe of American wrestling.
- What is Wrestling with Trump like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wrestling with Trump as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Wrestling with Trump violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Wrestling with Trump as mild.
- What did critics think of Wrestling with Trump?
- Limited audience ratings indicate a broadly mixed response, though the small sample prevents a firm critical consensus.
- Which films are like Wrestling with Trump?
- Films with a similar feel include Get Me Roger Stone, The Wrestler, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, and Fahrenheit 11/9.
- How long is Wrestling with Trump?
- Wrestling with Trump runs 47 minutes.
