The The Iron Claw Original Motion Picture Soundtrack accompanies the 2023 biographical sports drama The Iron Claw, directed by Sean Durkin. The official original score was composed by Richard Reed Parry, a member of Arcade Fire, blending dramatic and atmospheric orchestral pieces that reflect the emotional and tragic narrative of the Von Erich wrestling family.
The soundtrack album was released digitally on December 22, 2023 by A24 Music and features 20 original score tracks, including The Claw, The Bent Ear, Harley Race, The Main Event, Relentless Loss, and Emerging Heroes. These cues provide a cohesive musical backdrop that underscores both the high‑stakes drama and the intimate human moments of the story.
In addition to Parry’s original score, the film includes multiple licensed songs featured throughout the movie, such as “Don’t Do Me Like That” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult, “Tom Sawyer” by Rush, “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” by John Denver, and “Texas (When I Die)” by Tanya Tucker, which help set the period atmosphere and emotional context though they are not part of the official score album.
The soundtrack is available on major music platforms including Apple Music and Spotify under the title The Iron Claw (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), making it accessible to listeners who want to experience the film’s score outside of the movie itself.
Music from Trailers, Teasers, and Promos
- Rush – Tom Sawyer
The Iron Claw: Tracklist
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Don’t Do Me Like That
- Blue Oyster Cult – Don’t Fear the Reaper
- Eddie Money – Gamblin Man
- Rush – Tom Sawyer
- The Four Seasons – Beggin’
- John Denver – Thank God I’m a Country Boy
Score Soundtrack
- Richard Reed Parry – The Claw
- Richard Reed Parry – The Bent Ear
- Richard Reed Parry – C’est Sheik
- Richard Reed Parry – Harley Race
- Richard Reed Parry – Update Desk
- Richard Reed Parry – The Main Event
- Richard Reed Parry – Down and Out
- Richard Reed Parry – Whippin’ Disks, Lifting Forth
- Richard Reed Parry – The Von Erich Curse
- Richard Reed Parry – The Funeral
- Richard Reed Parry – Getting in the Ring
- Richard Reed Parry – Alone in the Office
- Richard Reed Parry – Relentless Loss
- Richard Reed Parry – Sleeping at the Office
- Richard Reed Parry – Flair Fight
- Richard Reed Parry – Elemental Home
- Richard Reed Parry – Kerry and Fritz
- Richard Reed Parry – The Family is Changing
- Richard Reed Parry – I Used to Be a Brother
- Richard Reed Parry – Emerging Heroes
