Iron Man

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Iron Man

PG-13

2008

2h 6m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

Oct 7, 2018

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.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Aug 23, 2018

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?"

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

Jun 15, 2015

3.5/5

What gives this its distinction [is] Robert Downey Jr, who is terrific.

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

Jan 18, 2023

4.5/5

An exceptionally well-made debut for Marvel Studios. Fun, engaging and bolstered by a tour-de-force lead turn by Robert Downey Jr.

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Nicolás Delgadillo

Discussing Film

Jun 24, 2021

When all is said and done, this is, without a doubt, the Robert Downey Jr. show from start to finish.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Mar 26, 2021

One of the best they've ever made

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Ivan V

@KidReviewsEverything 11 hrs ago

Whilst I think it's a little overrated, Iron Man is an undeniable classic. With memorable performances across the board, especially RDJ, and just the right amount of heart, humour and metal, this movie had me smiling and chuckling all the way through. Tony Stark is such a fascinating character, but I never felt similar about Obadiah Stane as much as other people do. He just feels like typical comic-book villain. Comic-book movies also aren't really my kind of thing, which is why I don't have it a little higher. Still though, Iron Man is the gold standard for launching a cinematic universe, and you can see why when you watch it, and the way it ends is perfect.

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Eguy67 E

@Eman14 1 day ago

The truth is, I am iron man

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KerryWhite's S

@KerryWhite77 5 days ago

Actually: 7/10. 77/100 As a Kid: 6/10. 67/100 Rewatched W/ Chloe Lainhart at home for MCU watch through. Chloe: 9/10

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R T

@RT12374821 Sep 25, 2026

Best superhero of all times. Rewatched it at least 5 times.

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Jaime B

@Jimmy393 Sep 19, 2026

The best iron man movie

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William S

@RT27186287 Sep 18, 2026

ironman is a movie that sticks with a simple plot this movie is my 2nd favorite movie in the marvel universe.

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Jon Favreau
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount, Marvel Enterprises
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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