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Iron Man

Play trailer2:21Poster for Iron ManPG-13Released May 2, 20082h 6mActionAdventureSci-FiFantasyPlay Trailer Watchlist
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A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.
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Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun.

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Karl French Financial Times Still, if the film is ultimately disappointing it is in part because it begins so well, and there is a lot to enjoy before the over-the-top final act. Oct 7, 2018 Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator I like Downey Jr, usually, with his dark wounded eyes, but here his performance veers between going though the motions and a look which seems to say, "Hey, what film am I doing again?" Aug 23, 2018 Full Review David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) What gives this its distinction [is] Robert Downey Jr, who is terrific. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 15, 2015 Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) Everything is owed to Iron Man, a film that launched a moment and set a standard that hasn’t always been reached. Feb 27, 2024 Full Review Joseph Garcia Dynamic Duel Podcast An exceptionally well-made debut for Marvel Studios. Fun, engaging and bolstered by a tour-de-force lead turn by Robert Downey Jr. Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 18, 2023 Full Review Nicolás Delgadillo Discussing Film When all is said and done, this is, without a doubt, the Robert Downey Jr. show from start to finish. Jun 24, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nerd W Great start to Ironman! Rated 4 out of 5 stars04/21/25 Full Review Jess S One of my favourite films of all time, always love watching it. It's Robert Downeys prime and a perfect underscore to accompany it. The humour, script and placement of the film is brilliant. One of the best films the MCU has ever seen. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars04/20/25 Full Review Audience Member The best modern marvel movie made, even still today. A true classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars04/18/25 Full Review James C The perfect way to start the MCU. Rated 5 out of 5 stars04/14/25 Full Review John R The truth is........ I am Iron Man Rated 5 out of 5 stars04/14/25 Full Review Jone L RDJ is my goat, love this one Rated 5 out of 5 stars04/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jon Favreau

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Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark

Terrence Howard

Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes

Gwyneth Paltrow

Virginia "Pepper" Potts

Jeff Bridges

Obadiah Stane

Shaun Toub

Yinsen

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SynopsisA billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.
Director
Jon Favreau
Producer
Avi Arad, Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Marvel Enterprises, Paramount
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$318.3M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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