The movie has recently joined Netflix’s large library and a well-known and film critic has ‘begged’ viewers to add it to their watch list, praising it as as “incredible” true story
Netflix is renowned for its vast library of films and TV series spanning a multitude of genres. From comedies to dramas, westerns to documentaries, and even more niche categories like foreign films and music, there’s something for everyone on the popular streaming platform.
The anticipation of new releases often has fans buzzing, offering them fresh content they may not have discovered otherwise. Netflix boasts plenty of original shows and films for viewers to dive into, as well as classic blockbusters. Luke Eccleston has earned a solid reputation for his candid TV and film reviews, with a particular focus on Netflix.
In his most recent TikTok video, he recommends an incredibly moving film that has just been added to the streaming giant’s catalogue.
Eccleston stated: “Forget about everything else on Netflix because this is the next film you need to watch.
“It’s a film everyone’s gonna be talking about. It’s a film that you definitely need to see as it is one of the most heartwrenching, gut punching, incredible stories you will ever see because it’s actually true.”
The TV fan then shared that the film is titled The Iron Claw. It premiered in the UK in February last year and follows the journey of the Von Erich brothers as they carve out their legacy in the fiercely competitive world of professional wrestling during the early 1980s.
Eccleston mentioned that when he watched The Iron Claw at the cinema he found it “genuinely unbelievable.”
Providing further information about the film, which holds an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, he added: “It shows the competitiveness of wrestling and that whole entire world and how much it means to this family.
“Now, even if you’re not a fan of wrestling or sports at all, like me, this is a story everyone should hear.”
The TV and movie critic described it as “one of the best” true stories he has ever seen.
Eccleston went on: “So make sure you get this film on your watch list. I actually beg you to check this one out.”
His TikTok clip has racked up 26y,600 views, 3,000 likes and more than 100 comments to date.
One viewer, who has seen The Iron Claw, enthused: “That film is insane. I cannot believe it’s true, it’s amazing.”
Another commented: “Watched it on prime cried my eyes out.” A third chimed in:”Nope not going through that again, it made me sob!!!”
Someone else who had seen the film was deeply touched, saying: “It’s been on HBO part of their A24 collection btw! For anyone who has HBO. This movie broke me down and had me tearing on a plane. That ending.”
Sean Durkin, a Canadian-American film director and screenwriter, directed The Iron Claw.
The movie’s cast members include Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Lily James, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons and Holt McCallany.