Zac Efron's 2023 Wrestling Drama With 94% Audience Score Becomes Streaming Hit

Summary The Iron Claw is the seventh most popular title on streaming for the week of May 16 – 22, according to a new popularity chart.

The movie tells the true story of the Von Erich family wrestling team, with Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White starring.

The Iron Claw was met with positive reviews from audiences and critics and was a modest box office success.

The Iron Claw starring Zac Efron is now a streaming hit following its release last December. Directed by Sean Durkin, The Iron Claw tells 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 Claw was met with a warm reception from audiences, and currently sports an impressive 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Now, Reelgood reveals that The Iron Claw has 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 of Madame Web, Outer Range, and American Fiction, but loses out to Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Bodkin, and the number one title, Dune: Part Two. Check out the full top 10 list below:

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Zac Efron's Wrestling Drama Was Met With A Warm Reception

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Distributed by A24, The Iron Claw reviews were generally very positive from critics. The film currently enjoys a strong 89% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, and reviews 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 Claw was 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, IndieWire has 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.

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The Iron Claw also 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 availability is evidently helping the project finds its audience.

Source: Reelgood