Movie

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

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

★ 6.3(55)19932h 3m

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

🇦🇺 Australia

Good to know

Director: Randa Haines
Release date: 1993-12-17
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: English
Box office: $278,720
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway — trailer

About Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is a 1993 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Randa Haines, starring Robert Duvall, Richard Harris and Shirley MacLaine. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 55 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wrestling Ernest Hemingway in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert Duvall

Walter

Richard Harris

Frank

Shirley MacLaine

Helen Cooney

Sandra Bullock

Elaine

Marty Belafsky

Ned Ryan

Piper Laurie

Georgia

Micole Mercurio

Bernice

Adam Arkin

Bookstore Manager

Ed Amatrudo

Henry's Dad

Themes & keywords

floridaretirementparkwoman directorbarberseptuagenarian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wrestling Ernest Hemingway in Australia?+

In Australia, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Wrestling Ernest Hemingway on Netflix?+

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Wrestling Ernest Hemingway?+

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in Wrestling Ernest Hemingway?+

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway stars Robert Duvall, Richard Harris, Shirley MacLaine, Sandra Bullock and Marty Belafsky.

When did Wrestling Ernest Hemingway come out?+

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is a 1993 movie directed by Randa Haines.

What genre is Wrestling Ernest Hemingway?+

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway is Drama film.

Who directed Wrestling Ernest Hemingway?+

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway was directed by Randa Haines.