Synopsis
Ring legends such as The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem Long provide candid insights into the history of women's professional wrestling.
Scores
Overall Score
24.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
17.7%
Review Aggregate
59.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 61% of 36 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedgrittyhistoricalcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Waldek | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Gladys Gillem | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ida Mae Martinez | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Mae Young | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| The Fabulous Moolah | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Penny Banner | 2005 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score61.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score57.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes94
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $26,073 | $41,880 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $26,073 | $41,880 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $13,036 | $20,940 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $40,000 | $64,250 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $6,000 | $9,637 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $2,248,000 | $3,610,843 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $5,398,000 | $8,670,520 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $75,000 | $120,469 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $7,780,036 | $12,496,658 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $250,000 (est) | $401,562 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $311,000 | $499,543 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $562,000 | $902,711 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $1,253,000 | $2,012,627 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $6,527,036 | $10,484,031 |
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