Fighting With My Family: Learning the Moves is a sports comedy-drama film that was released in 2019. The movie is based on the true story of former WWE wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, known in the ring as Paige, and her family's journey to becoming professional wrestlers. The film opens with the Bevis family living in Norwich, England, where they run a small wrestling company. The patriarch, Ricky Knight (played by Nick Frost), and his wife, Julia (Lena Headey), are both former wrestlers who have raised their children in the sport. Their daughter Saraya (Florence Pugh) and son Zak (Jack Lowden) have dreams of joining the WWE, and their chance comes when they are invited to attend a tryout for the company in London.
Saraya, who goes by the ring name Paige, is the only member of her family who is selected to move on to the next stage of the tryouts, which take place at the WWE's developmental training center in Florida. The movie follows her journey as she struggles to adapt to the grueling training and intense competition, while her family back home faces their own challenges trying to run their wrestling company without her.
Throughout the movie, we see the struggles and triumphs of each member of the family as they pursue their dreams. Zak struggles with bitterness and jealousy as he watches his sister achieve success, while Ricky and Julia grapple with their own regrets and disappointments. Meanwhile, Paige must navigate the cutthroat world of professional wrestling, where she faces criticism and bullying from both trainers and fellow trainees.
Despite these challenges, Paige perseveres and ultimately proves herself to be a talented wrestler with a unique edge that makes her stand out from the crowd. Her family is there to support her at every turn, even as they face their own setbacks and failures.
Fighting With My Family: Learning the Moves is a heartwarming film that celebrates the power of family, determination, and the love of the sport of wrestling. It features a standout performance by Florence Pugh as Paige, who brings both strength and vulnerability to the role. The movie also features several WWE personalities in cameos, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who served as an executive producer on the film.
Overall, Fighting With My Family: Learning the Moves is a feel-good movie that will appeal to wrestling fans and non-fans alike. It's a story of underdogs fighting their way to success, and it's a testament to the power of following your dreams, even when the odds are against you.
