Summary
The Iron Clawstarring Zac Efron is now a streaming hit following its release last December. Directed by Sean Durkin,The Iron Clawtells the true story of the Von Erich brothers, a family wrestling team from the 1980s. Efron stars in the film as Kevin Von Erich, with supporting performances from Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, and Holt McCallany.The Iron Clawwas met with a warm reception from audiences, and currently sports an impressive 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Now,Reelgoodreveals thatThe Iron Clawhas nabbed the number seven spot on its list of the top 10 streaming titles for the week of May 16 – 22. The film, which is available to watch on Max, beats the likes ofMadame Web,Outer Range, andAmerican Fiction, but loses out toRise of the Planet of the Apes,Bodkin, and the number one title,Dune: Part Two. Check out the full top 10 list below:
How Did The Iron Claw Perform In Theaters?
Zac Efron’s Wrestling Drama Was Met With A Warm Reception
Distributed by A24,The Iron Clawreviewswere generally very positive from critics. The film currently enjoys a strong 89% critics' score onRotten Tomatoes, andreviews praise the strong performances and Durkin’s touching exploration of what is ultimately a true story filled with tragedy. Efron, White, and Dickinson, in particular, have been singled out as major highlights of the movie.
The Iron Clawwas also a modest success at the box office, though just how much of a success depends on budget figures. While some estimates put the film’s budget at $15 million,IndieWirehas reported that it’s actually higher at $20 million. The R-rated wrestling drama ended up grossing $45.2 million worldwide, and this number will have been further strengthened by PVOD performance in the weeks following its digital release.
The Iron Clawalso seems destined to remain a strong performer on streaming in the weeks and months ahead. The role is markedly different from almost everything Efron has done in the past, which is sure to continue to be a draw, and White’s star power continues to grow due to his role in the acclaimed FX series,The Bear,which returns for season 3 next month. While the movie may not have been a runaway smash hit,The Iron Claw’s streaming availabilityis evidently helping the project finds its audience.
The Iron Claw
Cast
The Iron Claw portrays the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty in professional wrestling. Directed by Sean Durkin, the film explores the family members' personal struggles and tragic fates and the lasting impact they left on the sport.
