Andre the Giant

This documentary examines the life of professional wrestler Andre Roussimoff, known as Andre the Giant. The film follows his early years in France and his rise to fame during the 1980s, focusing on his time with the WWE and his experiences within the broader entertainment industry. It also addresses how his physical appearance, caused by acromegaly and gigantism, contributed to his public persona.

Directed by Jason Hehir, the film was released in 2018 and serves as the first entry in a list of four directorial works that includes later projects about Elvis Presley, Novak Djokovic, and SCTV. Produced by World Wrestling Entertainment, HBO Documentary Films, HBO Sports, and WWE Home Video, the production features archive footage of André Roussimoff alongside appearances by Hulk Hogan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, and Gene Okerlund. The credited cast consists of 40 people.

The movie has been received positively by audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.8 based on 7,200 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 7.3 from 173 votes.