The Wrestler (2008)

The master of poignant and tragic storytelling, Darren Aronovsky, creates a heart-breaking and authentic portrayal of a professional wrestler who is past his prime and struggles between the nostalgia for his past glory and the weight of reconnecting with the daughter he once left behind. With an award-winning role by Mickey Rourke, this thought-provoking film is bound to leave you immersed in a roller coaster of feelings.