The 2008 film, The Wrestler, starred Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. Rourke played Randy “The Ram” Robinson, a professional wrestler nearing the end of his career. He becomes discouraged while trying to begin a new life outside the ring.

On January 11, 2009 the movie won these Golden Globe awards:

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Mickey Rourke

Best Original Song – Motion Picture: Bruce Springsteen (music/lyrics)