Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993)

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...and other lies your friends let you get away with.

Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.

• Released: 1993-12-17
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 2h 3m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.3/10 from 55 votes

Directed by Randa Haines.

Top cast

• Robert Duvall as Walter
• Richard Harris as Frank
• Shirley MacLaine as Helen Cooney
• Sandra Bullock as Elaine
• Marty Belafsky as Ned Ryan
• Piper Laurie as Georgia
• Micole Mercurio as Bernice
• Adam Arkin as Bookstore Manager
• Ed Amatrudo as Henry's Dad

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Where to watch Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• India: rent on Amazon Video
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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