Iron Man

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Iron Man

PG-13

Released May 2, 2008

2h 6m

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

One of the best they've ever made

Mar 26, 2021

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 6 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence and Brief Suggestive Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Audience Member

Robert is a Genius this is how you make an Superhero movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/25

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Audience Member

Iron Man is a film adaptation that visually reimagines one of Marvel Comics most beloved figure in stunning proportions with unfathomable realism of its careful balance between practical effects and computer generated imagery in a way that reshapes the graphic of its future of comic runs. John Favreu provides a script that departs from traditional adaptions within the comic book genre, in ways that stay true to its primary material written and created by Stan Lee; however marking its tone as more serious, heavy, and mature for its target audience, and its plot progressions bottled up. Robert Downey Jr. provides a charming & charismatic performance that fully embodies the archetypal genius playboy philanthropist, Tony Stark.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Laurie L

This movie is great from start to finish. Iron man is my favorite superhero in my opinion, and I thought that Robert Downy Jr. portrayed him great. From all of the action scenes and trail and error inventing scenes this movie is a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/25

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Eye C

Now entering the real MCU, now that we finish the first part of the Marvel Legacy. It is amazing how this movie after more than 15 years still is great.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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em s

BEST MOVIE OAT TONY STARK IS THE BEST

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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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: Avi Arad, 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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