A whimsical, heartwarming journey unfolds as a crab fisherman helps a young man chase his wrestling dreams.
Wholesome humor. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 29, 2026.
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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A down-on-his-luck crab fisherman embarks on a journey to get a young man with Down syndrome to a professional wrestling school in rural North Carolina and away from the retirement home where he’s lived for the past two and a half years.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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