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Queen of the Ring is a 2025 biographical sports drama about professional wrestler Mildred “Millie” Burke, played by Emily Bett Rickards. Written and directed by Ash Avildsen, it dramatizes Burke’s rise as a wrestler and her personal life; its promotional premise describes a single mother challenging a ban on women’s wrestling. That framing introduces the film’s story, but the available production and distributor materials do not independently establish the accuracy of individual scenes or historical details.
What is Queen of the Ring about?
The film centers on Mildred Burke, a pioneering professional wrestler. Its story combines her wrestling career with motherhood and her relationship with manager and former husband Billy Wolfe. Distributor descriptions present Burke as a single mother who defied a ban on women’s wrestling and became a leading athlete; those are the film’s framing, not proof that every event or detail is portrayed exactly as it happened.
Companies classify the film as a docudrama, biopic, sports drama and period drama. It is best approached as a dramatized account of a real athlete’s life, rather than as a documentary or a scene-by-scene historical record.
Who plays Mildred Burke, and who made the film?
Emily Bett Rickards stars as Burke. Ash Avildsen is credited as writer and director by Sumerian Pictures; Myriad Pictures also credits Alston Ramsay on the screenplay. The cast includes Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, Tyler Posey, Francesca Eastwood and Marie Avgeropoulos. Sumerian Pictures’ film page lists the cast and crew.
#1 Best Overall
- Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas, Ash Avildsen
Is Queen of the Ring a true story?
It is based on the life of a real wrestler, but it is presented as a biographical drama. The production and distribution pages establish the premise and the filmmakers’ framing; they do not independently verify specific scenes, chronology or broad claims about the legal status of women’s wrestling. Treat the film as an interpretation of Burke’s life, not as a substitute for historical research.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes. Myriad Pictures says the film is based on a book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeff Leen. Its description connects the book and film to Burke’s wrestling career, motherhood, relationship with Wolfe and personal struggles. The listing does not specify a particular book edition. Myriad Pictures’ film page gives the source-book credit.
Rank #2
- Factory sealed DVD
When was Queen of the Ring released?
Rotten Tomatoes lists a US limited theatrical release on March 7, 2025, and a streaming release on May 9, 2025. These are listed release dates, not a guarantee that the film is currently available on a particular service in every country. Rotten Tomatoes’ listing gives the dates.
How long is it, and what is its rating?
Expect a runtime of about 2 hours 10 minutes: Rotten Tomatoes lists 2 hours 10 minutes, while Apple TV lists 2 hours 9 minutes. Both list a PG-13 rating. Apple TV’s rating notes include domestic abuse and smoking. Ratings and content labels can vary by territory. Apple TV’s US listing provides its runtime and rating details.
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Rialto Distribution says the film is available digitally. Sumerian Pictures names YouTube TV, Amazon, Fandango at Home, Google Play and Apple TV, and also lists Blu-ray and DVD. These are distributor-listed options, not confirmation of current stock, rental or purchase terms, or availability in every market. Check the services in your country for the format and terms currently offered. Rialto Distribution’s page and Sumerian Pictures’ page list viewing information.
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Best Value
Rank #4
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